I remember these coming thro London bridge station on a cold winter evening, 12 coaches, windows misted up ,and the little table lamps and orange curtains, with the engines throbbing
2015, Folkestone Harbour station is now a derelict trashed eyesore. Thumpers or any other train could not visit any more. On a lighter note thank god we still have this pair of Thumpers to enjoy. 21C123, thanks for the vid.
Thank you very much Bob. The sound is certainly fantastic. Used to hear the 205s/207s from my house when they were working on the Hastings-Ashford Marshlink line.
I'd never heard of these 'Thumpers' before (being northern!) but they sound superb, just like a baby class 37 but more gentle, sort of. I like Folkstone, and think it's such a shame they ever stopped sailing from there, with the loss of all the business etc. But that gradient is fascinating, and it's wonderful to see something powering up it, especially this pair of 'Thumpers'.
excellent shots 👍it's such a shame it's not like that anymore it should still be a working station i have been there 3 times and it looks so sad lines ripped up tall trees both sides weeds covering what's left of the track our rail heritage gone😭
You thought you had it bad, apparently over at Tunbridge Wells West they used to leave the 205s and 207s idling overnight in the sidings in winter. The local residents were not amused ;)
Unfortunately the branch officially closed as of March 20. But I think Im right in saying the station and viaduct can't be demolished because it is listed, and I think a preservation group wants to buy it. I hope so anyway. Wouldn't be right to let one of the last operable harbour branches close. Awesome video, nice.
so sad a preservation society didn't have it they have done the station up but it's not the same and the viaduct but the rest of it is a disgrace lines ripped up tall trees weeds😡 it should have been a heritage railway
And replace it with what exactly? The seating in that coach brings in badly needed revenue for the Hastings Diesels Ltd group which will ultimately keep 1001 saved for the future.
I remember these coming thro London bridge station on a cold winter evening, 12 coaches, windows misted up ,and the little table lamps and orange curtains, with the engines throbbing
Thank you for bringing us this excellent and informative video, it is much appreciated.
Great to hear that once familiar sound again, Thanks for posting
2015, Folkestone Harbour station is now a derelict trashed eyesore. Thumpers or any other train could not visit any more. On a lighter note thank god we still have this pair of Thumpers to enjoy. 21C123, thanks for the vid.
Now restored as a tourist (non-railway) venue - see videos elsewhere here on YT
What a sound they make when pulling hard!
Nice video, pity the location has now gone to pot, just memories now.
Thank you very much Bob. The sound is certainly fantastic. Used to hear the 205s/207s from my house when they were working on the Hastings-Ashford Marshlink line.
What a brilliant video Craig, the sound on that old Thumper was fantastic..5*..Bob
that display is awsome! excellent video as usaul
Ha! there is nothing more comforting or soothing than the throb of a thumper and the clickity clack of rail joints!
I wish I'd known about this trip at the time - sorry to have missed it! Great film.
I'd never heard of these 'Thumpers' before (being northern!) but they sound superb, just like a baby class 37 but more gentle, sort of. I like Folkstone, and think it's such a shame they ever stopped sailing from there, with the loss of all the business etc. But that gradient is fascinating, and it's wonderful to see something powering up it, especially this pair of 'Thumpers'.
Ah so real trains do still get on the network!
Great to see and hear
excellent shots 👍it's such a shame it's not like that anymore it should still be a working station i have been there 3 times and it looks so sad lines ripped up tall trees both sides weeds covering what's left of the track our rail heritage gone😭
Just found this tonight. Great film 5*s.
Thanks Luke.
You thought you had it bad, apparently over at Tunbridge Wells West they used to leave the 205s and 207s idling overnight in the sidings in winter. The local residents were not amused ;)
Thanks Howard.
Hastings DEMU and fishplate rail joints bring back terrible memories for people of a certain age. The Hither Green Disaster of 1967.
At 1:10, there’s a number that was changed to “82” on the lead car; what does That number indicate?
Thanks.
Thanks for the comment mate, was looking forward to the sound of the thumper going up the branch.
solid thrash up the branch - superb thumping
Superb thumping up the bank from the Harbour
It was a superb day out! Thanks for your comment Bob.
Looks like a great day out well covered with your video. 5*
They do indeed.
Unfortunately the branch officially closed as of March 20. But I think Im right in saying the station and viaduct can't be demolished because it is listed, and I think a preservation group wants to buy it. I hope so anyway. Wouldn't be right to let one of the last operable harbour branches close. Awesome video, nice.
so sad a preservation society didn't have it they have done the station up but it's not the same and the viaduct but the rest of it is a disgrace lines ripped up tall trees weeds😡 it should have been a heritage railway
Please take that standard gauge coach out it looks crap and spoils the train
And replace it with what exactly? The seating in that coach brings in badly needed revenue for the Hastings Diesels Ltd group which will ultimately keep 1001 saved for the future.
Please get them to take that full size coach out it looks crap, spoils the whole view
Get rid of the normal gauge coach, it looks pants