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Thanet residents have been out taking photos this morning (April 13) as the Stanier Black 5 steam loco 44871 travels through the isle’s stations hauling “The Great Britain XVI”.
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This is day one of nine when prestigious steam locos haul the train throughout the length and breadth of Britain, North – South- East -West.
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It started from London Victoria, travelling down to the Kent coast via Medway and Faversham, arriving at Margate on Platform 2 at 9:54am, a quick stop to let a train pass and a prompt departure booked at 10:04 and onwards to Southall via Ashford.
There another Black 5 will be attached, the train setting off double headed to Cheltenham Spa.