Although initially the VOLKS RAILWAY in Brighton might appear to be just another seaside attraction it is actually
the OLDEST remaining operating electric railway in the WORLD having opened in August 1883. 
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A view of the beach and starting point for the Volks Railway as seen from the pier on the 8th August 2007.
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Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com 
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British and Foreign Railway Pictures <A HREF="http://jampics.fotopic.net/"> Jampics Fotopic.</a>