29th June 2025

This is a delightful combination of ex-London, Brighton and South Coast Railway "Terrier" 0-6-0T no. 72 "Fenchurch". Designed by Stroudley and built in 1872 this old timer was overhauled in 2023 and looked immaculate. It is attached to ex-LNWR observation coach no. 1503, and equally attractive vehicle built in 1913 for the route between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog in North Wales, one of three. A long way from North Wales then, and it has called the Bluebell Railway its home since 1963! Both are seen at 10.58 operating a shuttle between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes.