Our current major appeal is the Jewel in the Crown Appeal to raise at least £500,000 to help in the restoration of Horsted Keynes station, which has featured in scores of TV programmes and films, to repair leaking roofs and replace rotting beams at the Grade II-listed station. The railway's appeal co-ordinator Trevor Swainson said: "The station buildings were built in Victorian times and are now showing signs of wear and tear. We view Horsted Keynes as our 'jewel in the crown' and we hope this appeal puts the sparkle back into the station."
 

 
Please do donate to our Jewel in the Crown Appeal now if you are able to.
 
The Bluebell Railway Preservation Society was founded in 1959, and since the commencement of steam operated services in 1960, we have seen six decades of volunteer support for the operation of the Railway, which has been recognised by the granting of The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

Our hugely successful Keep up the Pressure appeal, to overhaul boilers for some of our steam locomotives, and the OP4 Cash for Cover appeal to complete the new Carriage shed and Heritage Skills Centre, both remain open.