Bluebell Railway has announced today that they will be reopening on Thursday 20th May. I feel they missed a trick by not starting to run on Monday 17th May, as this is the anniversary of the arrival of the first loco & items of rolling stock when 'Terrier' No.55 'Stepney' arrived with two ex-SR coaches on 17th May 1960. This year will be the 61st anniversary of the arrivals - the attached photo shows a recreation for the 50th anniversary in 2010.
https://www.bluebell-railway.com/new...g-date-20-may/
Tony