Last Sunday we had a day out on the Kent & East Sussex Railway and had one of their footplate taster trips from Tenterden to Bodiam and back. Below are a selection of photos and videos taken on the day from the footplate of BR Pannier tank 1638…
Shortly after departing Tenterden
Awaiting a green at Rolvenden
The Wealden Pullman takes water at Rolvenden
Ready for the return to Tenterden at Bodiam
Driver’s view
The Wealden Pullman at Northiam
Red signal at Northiam
Air-con switched on!
Dead straight
Prototypical firebox glow!
Taking water at Rolvenden
Thanks to the crew and staff on the K&ESR for an enjoyable (if warm!) afternoon – highly recommended
