The Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway
Phone Number: 07379789665
Address:
59F Thoroughfare, Halesworth, , IP19 8AR
Website: https://halesworthtosouthwoldrailway.co.uk/
Halesworth has a rich and often overlooked transport heritage, with particular significance as a historic railway hub linking the town to London and the Suffolk coast. Even before the arrival of the railways, the Blyth Navigation played a vital role in supporting the town’s growth and development.
Strong interest exists in preserving and interpreting this history, supported by practical, hands-on experience in heritage railway operations and the wide range of skills required to deliver a successful restoration project.
The railways that once served Halesworth are considered to have been central to the town’s expansion. Reinstating as much of the original infrastructure as possible is seen as an opportunity to bring lasting cultural, educational, and economic benefits to the area.
The Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Society has been established to highlight the town’s historic importance as a transport hub and to promote the recognition and revival of this important aspect of local heritage—an importance that has, until recently, been largely underappreciated.
🔊 "East Suffolk One spoke with Ken Prenrose from the Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway about their inspiring journey to bring part of a long-lost rail network back to life"