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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2023 9:10:19 GMT
Thanks Bernie. But it would be a lot less confusing if you just posted this on a new thread, rather than digging one up from FIVE years ago! Anyone interested in this, but as confused as I was by the link - it appears to indicate that a special train (presumably steam hauled?) Is coming through Maidstone East about 10:20 on Saturday morning. That's right. More details here...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2023 6:58:24 GMT
Often wonder at the prices of these trips. Doesn't matter what engine is up front, as you can't see it. £160 for a train ride that allows you to bring your own sandwiches?
Find a good spot on the lineside and watch it go by for free! Best places are always where the train is going uphill, or making a standing start
That way you get the best noise and smoke effects.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2023 7:42:13 GMT
Thanks Bernie. But it would be a lot less confusing if you just posted this on a new thread, rather than digging one up from FIVE years ago! Anyone interested in this, but as confused as I was by the link - it appears to indicate that a special train (presumably steam hauled?) Is coming through Maidstone East about 10:20 on Saturday morning. That's right. More details here...
Is 10.20 an accurate time ? I assume it will be passing through bearsted so I'd lovbe to take my children down to see it. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2023 13:13:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2023 20:26:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2023 23:04:20 GMT
That's right. More details here... Is 10.20 an accurate time ? I assume it will be passing through bearsted so I'd lovbe to take my children down to see it. The last steam hauled train that came through ME never made it as far as Bearsted, as it couldn't manage the incline! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2023 11:07:37 GMT
Came through Allington approx 10.15. Will try to download video from my smartphone.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2023 15:14:39 GMT
Rebuilt Bullied West Country class, if I'm not mistaken - the express engines of my childhood. Beautiful machines.
Got up too late to go down to ME after a bad night - but just in time to hear it go past, and see the smoke and steam at the bottom of our garden!
With a class 47 banker too - not taking any chances on the Bearted incline!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2023 13:11:09 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2023 16:06:49 GMT
Just below Allington Lock. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2023 20:13:34 GMT
 Lovely Train ![]() Is this the new Thameslink service we've been waiting for? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2023 6:58:05 GMT
Just below Allington Lock. Cheers |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2023 8:16:59 GMT
Seals are far from unknown on the Medway, while kingfishers are surprisingly common. Have seen the latter in the centre of Maidstone before, including on the Len near the old Peugeot dealers. The stretch from Teston to Wateringbury is good, while first year birds can be seen on the tidal stretches down to Rochester in the winter. Manor Park in West Malling usually has a few.
The main problem is spotting them, for despite the bright colours they are only starling size and like to perch on low branches overhanging water. They fly fast, low and straight, often with a high piping call.
Not sure what this has to do with football, but sometimes you need a diversion!
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