Sponsored Walk a huge success

On Sunday, March 7th, it was our first ever group organised event, a Sponsored Walk of the line by members. Weather wise, it was a lovely day, with the sun shining all day and fairly warm too.
The assembled crowd gathered at Wisbech, Weasenham Lane at 10am ready for the 10.30am departure to March. At 10.30am, our chairman gave the whistle and waved the green flag and the team departed.

The group departed at 10.30am On Time and started to make the way to March. It was interesting watching the look of the people at the Wisbech Sunday Market, as a crowd of men and women in Orange Coats walked past the market, a sight I am sure they have not seen for many years, let alone seeing a train depart.

The group then headed out of Wisbech, over the main A47 Wisbech Bypass Level Crossing and on to Redmoor Lane Level crossing and headed on to Waldersea.

With only a police helicopter to keep up company, we made a nice walk along the route to Waldersea.

Upon arrival at Waldersea, the group had a break, but we were all suprised to find a Crossing Keeper, who closed both gates to road traffic to allow us to cross. Some of use doubted if the unrefurbished gate would even open without falling apart, but it did as the two photos below show.

After some tea and a well earned rest, it was onward to Coldham. The photo below shows the group approaching Coldham, the site of the only, slight, curve on the line!

The group get to Coldham, and again the level crossing keepers do a excellent job, and close the gates to road users to allow us to cross.

No rest for the wicked, we move onwards towards Chain Bridge. The photo below shows us departing Coldham from the roadside. Would look nice with a loco and some coaches wouldn't it...

and nearly half way to chain bridge below

and making excellent time, the group approach Chain Bridge Level Crossing.

As we approached, a tresspasser was coming the other way, asked to leave the railway, when he saw the group of orange vests coming, he did so, but wasn't very happy about it. Over the bridge and far away, we continued on our way to the finish line.

and as they say, thats a wrap. The group arrived complete safe and well back at March Elm Road Level Crossing at 13.50 hours.

The organisers, the management team and everyone at the Bramley Line would like to thank those who took part and sponsored someone in the walk. Please get your sponsorship money to your sponsor as soon as possible. Everyone who attended the walk had a good enjoyable day, and it was an excellent chance for the group to do something different, and raise money and awareness of our cause.

You can still sponsor those who participated in the walk , by sending Cheques/ Postal Orders made payable to "Bramley Line Appeal Fund" to:

Bramley Line Sponsored Walk
Bramley Line,
Room 9, Old Bank Chambers,
Dartford Road,

March, PE15 8AQ

The group are also organising other fundraising events this year, details can be found here

The team will be back working this Wednesday, March 10th at Coldham. If you would like to join or get involved, please get in touch. E-mail us bramley_line@yahoo.com