The Lavender Line is one of Britain's wonderful preserved railways.
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allow people to find out what it was like to travel by
train in the past. Most preserved railways are run by volunteers. |
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The Lavender Line is situated in the beautiful
Sussex village of Isfield. See maps. There is a small station and a length of line along which the trains run. |
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The line was part of the Lewes
to Uckfield railway which opened on 18th October 1858 and
closed on 23rd February 1969. It was at this time that many of Britain's small railways were closed. Isfield Station has been restored to look as it did during the 1920s and 30s. |
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| The restored Goods Office (built
about 1860) is now a museum where many items are on
display. The
signal box, open to the public, is gradually being
restored. |
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 On platform 1 is a buffet serving hot and cold food and drinks. On platform 2 is a shop selling souvenirs and books. Behind the loco shed is a picnic area where you can sit and watch the trains puffing past.  |
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The Lavender Line Isfield Station Isfield Nr. Uckfield East Sussex TN22 5XB Tel: 01825 750515 |
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the nameplate on one of the locomotives