Volk's Electric Railway

Lovely little train ride along the side beach and to the marina.Plenty of seats and runs every 15 minutes.Worth a little trip.

A novelty ride along seafront (saves walking if necessary). Workshop not open at time so less interesting for the train enthusiast in our group. Staff on train were civil, if not friendly. Not much else to it. There is a small museum at ticket office which was mildly interesting. There is a toilet which I asked to use (key locked). Male staff dismissed me to use public toilets outside somewhere. When I relayed his information to the white women in our group, he jumped out of his seat and helpfully guided the women to the outside toilets. At the same time, another white female customer returned the key to the museum toilet (!). This obese member of staff is going to really struggle when (not if) he has to rely on NHS treatment from people of various nationalities.

OK it was pouring with rain when we were trying to get tickets for this lovley little vintage railway but the ticket office person didn't have to be so officious! But in general this is a must do when in Brighton but check first that it is open as it is seasonal.

I would have given 5stars if not for the driver that had personality of a turtle. Come on a smile, hello and thank you is not much to ask for. I understand these are volunteers but if you are not happy, don't go !

Good for going on and good for photos of it while standing around next to the line on the beach, could do with being an all year round thing to go on, however seem to be a seasonally operation place. Would be great to try the entire length of the line when there next.

Nice little historic railway from the pier to near the Marina. There's a small information centre where you buy tickets at the pier end, that has details of the creation and history of the railway. Also a small coffee shop. Note the train has open sides so wear suitable clothing if it's raining! It was quiet when we visited but I guess you might have to queue in the school holidays or on sunny days.

Gorgeous Victorian railway along the seafront in Brighton. It runs from close to the Palace Pier to the marina. There is a stop halfway at a children's playpark and cafe. I walked out to the far station and got the train back. The pathway is a mixture of promenade and boardwalk along the shingle beach.

The only thing missing was a souvenir shop and a bit of publicity wouldn't go amiss. The pier westwards tends to be where most of the crowds are, and this gem to the east of the palace pier is quite well hidden. Unless I missed them, there weren't really any signs advertising the existence of this wonder of railway history. I saw it on the telly, so knew of it, but until we came upon it, it was quite the secret! Having said no shop, they do have a nice guide book to buy which gives you all the history, for the VER and the amazing Daddy Long Legs" Pioneer."

Such a great little railway. Really good fun and lovely views along the beach. You can go to halfway (crazy golf, cafe and playground) or all the way to the marina and back. Highly recommended!