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Location/Date of Photo |
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» British Railways (more..) » Steam 4-6-2 (more..) |
» Folkestone harbour » Folkestone, United Kingdom (more..) » April 12, 2008 |
Locomotive No./Train ID |
Photographer |
» 34067 (more..) » Unknown |
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Remarks & Notes |
With detonators on the track exploding to mark its passing - and the passing of an era - 'Battle of Britain' class Pacific 34067 'Tangmere', in full 'Golden Arrow' regalia, sets off with the last ever steam train from Folkestone Harbour station. Plans for a new marina involve the demolition of the now redundant bridge across the harbour - but I heard a rumour that permission for demolition has just been refused.... |
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