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Although initially the VOLKS RAILWAY in Brighton might appear to be just another seaside attraction it is actually the OLDEST remaining operating electric railway in the WORLD having opened in August 1883. Here we see Car No 8 dating from 1901 having just arrived at Black Rock station on the 8th August 2007. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Although initially the VOLKS RAILWAY in Brighton might appear to be just another seaside attraction it is actually the OLDEST remaining operating electric railway in the WORLD having opened in August 1883. Here we see Car No 10 dating from 1926 at the lines middle station on the 8th August 2007. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Although initially the VOLKS RAILWAY in Brighton might appear to be just another seaside attraction it is actually the OLDEST remaining operating electric railway in the WORLD having opened in August 1883. A train is seen here at Black Rock station at the eastern end of the 1 mile long line on the 8th August 2007. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Although initially the VOLKS RAILWAY in Brighton might appear to be just another seaside attraction it is actually the OLDEST remaining operating electric railway in the WORLD having opened in August 1883. Here we see Car No 6 dating from 1901 approaching Black Rock station on the 8th August 2007. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Although initially the VOLKS RAILWAY in Brighton might appear to be just another seaside attraction it is actually the OLDEST remaining operating electric railway in the WORLD having opened in August 1883. The passing loop between Black Rock and the stop at Peter Pans Playground clearly shows the third 'centre' power rail. This carries 110 volts...enough to give you quite a shock but hopefully insufficient to bring about your demise should you come into contact with it! Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Although initially the VOLKS RAILWAY in Brighton might appear to be just another seaside attraction it is actually the OLDEST remaining operating electric railway in the WORLD having opened in August 1883. Our train nears the end of its journey as it approaches Aquarium Station on the 8th August 2007. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Although initially the VOLKS RAILWAY in Brighton might appear to be just another seaside attraction it is actually the OLDEST remaining operating electric railway in the WORLD having opened in August 1883. A Volks Railway train is seen shortly before departure from Aquarium station on the 8th August 2007. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Although initially the VOLKS RAILWAY in Brighton might appear to be just another seaside attraction it is actually the OLDEST remaining operating electric railway in the WORLD having opened in August 1883. A view of the beach and starting point for the Volks Railway as seen from the pier on the 8th August 2007. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Volk's Electric Railway, eine der ältesten elektrischen Bahnen in England verkehrt heute noch im Linienbetrieb an der Küste in Brighton. Volk's Electric Railway, one of the oldest electric railways in Britain is still in service at the coastline in Brighton. Photo: Christian Immler christian@computerkunst.de