Sunday 16 January 2011

"Forney" for Rhos Helyg in February

The Kent & Sussex Border Light Railway's "Forney" locomotive will be the next in line for repairs at Rhos Helyg locomotive works sometime in 2011. Since returning to traffic, this locomotive has had numerous problems, including Regulator and Boiler problems.

Still, we are rather sad that it will be leaving us next month, so the locomotive will take up the spotlight in Early February working the "Black Lion Diner Special's" every Friday night. Due to the locomotives regulator problems, these services will be double headed.

Proposed Itinerary:

Friday 4th February:
"Black Lion Special", this is expected to be double heading with Roundhouse "Millie" No.9 "Sir Christopher.

Friday 18th February:
"Black Lion Diner Special", double headed with Darjeeling "B" class "Maid of Kent". On the return, "Sir Davy Armstrong" will double head with the "Forney".

Sunday 20th February:
Slightly enhanced timetable. The normal service trains are to be top and tailed this Sunday before a spectacular climax in the afternoon.

Service Timetable: Enchanced Green service, 4 trains
Train 1 No.9 "Sir Christopher" and No.2 "Sir Davy Armstrong" top and tailing
Train 2 No.1 "Hermione" and No.5 "Maid of Kent" top and tailing
Train 4 No.4 "Holman F Stephens" and No.6 "Salem" top and tailing

Trains will run in this format until 5:00pm.

At 5:00pm The "Millie" will take charge with the "Forney" for a special double headed run to say farewell. "The Forney Farewell" will run non stop from Appledore to Camber Sands and return, arriving at Camber by 6:00pm and returning to Appledore by 7:00pm. This will be a fitting farewell to the loco. Demand will be high for this service, so please book tickets for this train.

We hope you will join us for this special event.
Regards,
Chris Nelson,
Event Organiser

Steve Nelson,
General Manager

Posted by Rye station at 15:43

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