26/7/14
My first visit to the
East Kent Railway coincided with some firsts for the Railway.
- first public run of Thumper 1101
- first public run of newly arrived class 108 DMU from the National Collection.
- first public run of 2 DMUs together
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| My ticket. £8 for all day. |
I got on the 1030 Shepherdswell to Eythorne formed of the 101 and 108 DMU.
At Eythorne I declined a brake van ride
Views at Eythorne
Back at Shepherdswell for the 1125 departure, the stock was shunted out of the platform for the loco attachment so got pics of the EPB and loco's.
Units with loco attached
More views at Eythorne
On the way back into Shepherdswell got a glimpse of my final train of the day
A history of the line at Sheperdswell station
Then travelled on the 1230 to Eythorne
Last views from Eythorne
Inside 1101
final views at Shepherdswell
Then a couple of pints from the the real ale tent were imbibed. Forgot to take photos.
A shot of the disused signalbox at Shepherdswell
Back home then. A great day out. Met a friend from Maidstone who I haven;t seen for years. Also 2 of the MHR Thumper support crew.
Only about 2 miles of line but there is plenty to do here. The all day ticket for £8 was excellent value even though I only did 3 round trips.
