Looking for something to do this weekend? Ride along the seafront on Volks Electric Railway, the oldest electric railway in the world!
A short history
The Volks Electric Railway (135 years old) was invented by Magnus Volk (1851 – 1937), Volk was the first person on the south coast to fit electric lights. Magnus’s most famous invention was the Volks Electric Railway. In 1883 he built a small line going along the seafront of Brighton for the train
Pioneer (Daddy Long Legs)
During 1892 the railway was successfully operational as a result Magnus developed his work and extended the line towards Rottingdean. There were steep cliffs along the way and so, a train carriage was built on stilts above the water, hence earning the name Daddy Long Legs.
The Experience
The railway can carry up to 80 passengers along the beach for a mile. The starting point of the journey is from Aquarium Station to Black Rock (Marina) and will take roughly 12 minutes.
If you are looking to book tickets or keep up to date with the latest news regarding the Volks Electric Railway be sure to check out their official website.
Here is a video of someone who went on the railway, if you’re curious.
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