Vintage train on Southend Pier as new electric trains planned to come into service. Sir William Heygate, last diesel in service awaiting retirement

Vintage train on Southend Pier as new electric trains planned to come into service. Sir William Heygate, last diesel in service awaiting retirement Stock Photo

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5554 x 3708 px | 47 x 31.4 cm | 18.5 x 12.4 inches | 300dpi

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21 January 2022

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Southend on Sea, Essex, UK

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Southend Pier train service is was provided by two diesel trains, running on 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge track. Each train consists of a diesel-hydraulic locomotive at the southern end, five trailer coaches and, at the northern end, a driver control unit with passenger space. One train is named Sir John Betjeman, and the other Sir William Heygate. Sir John Betjeman now (winter 2022) decommissioned and carriages repurposed as shelters. New electric trains soon to enter service

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