| The Spa Valley Railway runs 3 miles between Tunbridge Wells West and Groombridge on the Kent/Sussex Border.
My first visit to the railways coincided with a visit by 32662 Martello from the Bressingham Steam Museum who ran all the steam services whilst I was there. They hope to reach Eridge before too much longer where an indirect connection with the Uckfield Line will be possible. The line is currently open to Birchden but does not see regularly scheduled services beyond Groombridge. |
32662 & train arrives at High Rocks Halt with the 12.29 to Tunbridge Wells West 1600x1200 Jun06_001.jpg |
32662 detaching from the train at Tunbridge Wells West 1200x1600 Jun06_002.jpg |
32662 ready to run into the yard for the lunchtime break. 1600x1200 Jun06_003.jpg |
32662 ready to run into the yard for the lunchtime break. 1600x1200 Jun06_004.jpg |
A general scene at Tunbridge Wells West with stock waiting for the 12.55 to Groombridge 1600x1200 Jun06_005.jpg |
E6047 (73140) Class 73/1 diesel locomotive shunts ready to haul the 12.55 Groombridge and return. 1600x1200 Jun06_006.jpg |
E6047 (73140) shunts onto the coaching stock ready for the 12.55 departure 1600x1200 Jun06_007.jpg |
The cab of E6047/73140 not yet showing the '31' headcode for this route 1200x1600 Jun06_008.jpg |
A view of the signalbox and the line leading away to High Rocks 1600x1200 Jun06_009.jpg |
The inside of the engine shed at Tunbridge Wells West 1600x1200 Jun06_010.jpg |
The engine shed at Tunbridge Wells Wests 1600x1200 Jun06_011.jpg |
The appeal for the restoration of LB&SCR A1X Terrier No.61 "Sutton" 1600x1200 Jun06_012.jpg |
