Final days of the Hastings DEMUs on the Hastings line
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All photographs on these two pages are by Don Benn These two pages have been compiled to mark the 22nd anniversary of the final days of service of Hastings DEMU units on their home line. Fortunately Don Benn was out with his camera on 9th and 11th May to record the events. (above) 1001 and 1012 at Priory Road Tonbridge on 11th May 1986 with the 18:45 Charing Cross to Hastings - the penultimate down DEMU working |
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On 9th May the last DEMU worked 18:00 Cannon Street to Hastings was marked with an informal ceremony at the platform end. |
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A close shot of the headboard that was carried by the 1800 Cannon Street to Hastings on 9th May, as posed on a seat on the train. Note the Trojan moquette. |
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On the last day, 11th May, the 13:45 Charing Cross to Hastings service was worked by 1016 and 1035 and seen here entering the platform at Tonbridge. Don Benn traveled on this train and timed it between Wadhurst and Etchingham (timings follow on next page). |
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