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Seashore Electric Railway remains
Magnus Volk had this mad idea to extend his existing railway to Rottingdean. However due to the steep climb up to the cliffs between Brighton and Rottingdean the only way Magnus Volk could extend the railway was to go through the sea. Totally bonkers!
So on the 28th November 1896 The Seashore Electric Railway was born, fondly known locally as the ‘Daddy Long Legs’. The car itself was called the Pioneer and could carry up to 160 passengers. I often wonder if any of my ancestors had the chance to travel on this, I’d like to think so.
What did this crazy invention look like?
Here is a photograph of the Daddy-Long-Legs at low tide. What an amazing sight that must have been. (not taken by me, obviously!)
Many thanks to Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove for allowing me to add this photograph .
Image: (c) Carol Homewood
Fab Model of the Pioneer – Seashore Electric Railway
Fab Model of the Pioneer – Seashore Electric Railway
Fab Model of the Pioneer – Seashore Electric Railway
Fab Model of the Pioneer – Seashore Electric Railway
Image: (c) Carol Homewood
Seashore Electric Railway Remains 2016
Seashore Electric Railway Remains 2016
Seashore Electric Railway Remains 2016
This shot was taken at the foot of the groyne just west of the Marina. I was fortunate that we had a very low tide.
Seashore Electric Railway Remains 2016
Image: (c) Carol Homewood
Electric Railway Remains 2016
Electric Railway Remains 2016
Electric Railway Remains 2016
Taken from the beach at the side of the Marina.
Electric Railway Remains 2016
Image: (c) Carol Homewood
Electric Railway Remains Looking West 2016
Electric Railway Remains Looking West 2016
Electric Railway Remains Looking West 2016
Another shot taken from the beach on the west side of Brighton Marina.
