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Today the Bluebell began operating services on its northern extension. Linking up with the main line at East Grinstead has been a dream since the society was established in 1960, and work to extend has been going on for some 40 years. The first public train south from East Grinstead was powered by the three locos which were the first arrivals on the line 53 years ago – A1X no.55 Stepney, P no.323 Bluebell and E4 no.473.