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The hapless Sidlesham Snail

The ill-fated Selsey Tramway suffered derailments, floods and was predictably unreliable – inspiring several cheeky nicknames from its passengers.

The ill-fated Selsey Tramway suffered derailments, floods and was predictably unreliable. Locals gave it several cheeky nicknames but there's a lot of affection for this abandoned railway line. Simon Furber takes a stroll along the original track bed with Bill Martin and David Pearce from the Manhood Wildlife & Heritage Group.

Image: Colonel Stephens Railway Museum

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