Locomotive “Foxcote Manor” to visit the Kent and East Sussex Railway in 2017
I
n a fantastic example of co-operation between heritage railways around the country, the Kent and East Sussex Railway is delighted to announce that the Llangollen railway’s flagship locomotive, 7822 “Foxcote Manor” (often referred to as Foxy), will be at Tenterden in May 2017, so enhancing the planned programme of events, including the ever-popular 1940s event (20th & 21st May).
Locomotive No. 7822 “Foxcote Manor” is a Manor class locomotive, designed by Charles Collett of the Great Western Railway and built by British Railways at Swindon Works in 1950. The Manor is the smallest of the western 4-6-0’s, smaller than Saints, Halls, Castles, Kings & Granges and has its own slot-in boiler design. ‘Foxy’ saw a variety of services in her 15 year mainline life, from the Cambrian Coast Express to working 2 or 3 coach mixed trains in the latter days of steam. She did of course haul the royal train in 1963!
The visit is – in part – sponsored by the Kent & East Sussex Railway Guest Engine Club, setup by volunteers 18 months ago to encourage the hire of guest engines to enhance the railway’s home fleet when possible. The engine club has agreed to cover the eye-watering cost of transporting the loco from Wales.
For further information about the Kent & East Sussex Railway and to see the 2017 events calendar visit www.kesr.org.uk
Press enquiries to Caroline Edmunds at Pennington PR on 01892 616647.
