Operations at the E.K.R.
Oct. & Dec. 2003

All photos by A.Mutton

427 leads 5759 approaching Golgotha Tunnel, Hallowe'en trip, 2003. photo A.Mutton427 pulls 2-EPB set 5759 towards Golgotha Tunnel on an Eythorne-bound Hallowe'en train. The tunnel provides a good location to try to scare the wits out of the passengers! All from the safety of their seat.
Pictured at Shepherdswell platform, 33065 is preparing to attach to the Eythorne end of 2EPB set, 5759, on a Santa Special service.
33065 pushing 5759 over Shepherdswell crossing, Santa Special. photo A.Mutton
33065 pushes 5759 over Shepherdswell crossing before dropping down into Shepherdswell station. '065 worked all the Santa Specials in December '03.
cab of 065, photo A.MuttonCab of 065, viewed from the secondman's seat.
33065 approaches Shepwll crossing on santa Spec. photo A.MuttonIn less than perfect conditions, 33065 is given the 'caution' flag as it approaches Shepherdswell crossing on a Santa Special. On this ocsasion, 065 is leading into Shepherdwell as opposed to leading to Eythorne as in the previous photos.
33065, 5759 and the MLV, Shep'well station. photo A.Mutton33065 and the 2EPB at Shepherdswell with the battery-powered Motor Luggage Van at the buffer stops.
33065 in what seems to be a rare glimpse of sunlight. Photo A.MuttonIn what appears to be a rare glimpse of Winter sunshine, 33065 sits next to the station building at Shepherdswell station.
'Alberts' at Shepherdswell.

Two 'Alberts' at Shepherdswell. One of them the contributor of these photographs!