Please share with us your photographs of Terriers during these years of the 150th anniversary. We aim to record the events in pictures and enable everyone to enjoy the appearances of the engines that survive in preservation. Contributions should be sent to terrier150@btinternet.com. Thank you!
JUNE 2024
‘Knowle’ with fellow Kent & East Sussex Railway resident ‘Hastings’ at Tenterden Town, ready to double head a passenger service at the line’s 50th Anniversary Gala. Credit: David Nibloe‘Knowle’ at the opening ceremony of the Kent & East Sussex Railway’s 50th Anniversary gala. Credit: K&ESR facebook
MAY 2024
‘Knowle’ test run at Northiam station on the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Credit: K&ESR facebook‘Knowle’ following successful steam test at the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Credit: K&ESR facebook‘Knowle’ at the Rolvenden Locomotive works on The Kent & East Sussex Railway, awaiting test before returning to steam for the line’s 50th Anniversary Gala. Credit: Jake Lewis‘Knowle’ at the Rolvenden Locomotive works on The Kent & East Sussex Railway, awaiting test before returning to steam for the line’s 50th Anniversary Gala. Credit: Jake Lewis‘Knowle’ at the Rolvenden Locomotive works on The Kent & East Sussex Railway, awaiting test before returning to steam for the line’s 50th Anniversary Gala. Credit: Jake Lewis‘Martello’ at the Heritage Steam Gala at Bressingham Steam and Gardens. Credit: Neil Instrall‘Martello’ at the Heritage Steam Gala at Bressingham Steam and Gardens. Credit: Neil Instrall‘Martello’ rubbing shoulders with the newest exhibit at Bressingham Steam & Gardens, No. 92203 ‘Black Prince’, on loan from the North Norfolk Railway until funding and workshop space are available for her overhaul. Credit: Steve Allen‘Martello’ at the Heritage Steam Gala at Bressingham Steam and Gardens. Credit: Bressingham Steam and Gardens facebook‘Fenchurch’ at Horsted Keynes. Credit: Matthew Edwards-Causer‘Boxhill’ at the National Railway Museum, York. Credit: Tom White‘Boxhill’ at the National Railway Museum, York. Credit: Tom White
APRIL 2024
‘Freshwater’ in the loco works at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. See latest news for an update on the work. Credit: Andrew Summers‘Freshwater’ in the loco works at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. See latest news for an update on the work. Credit: Andrew Summers‘Freshwater’ in the loco works at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. See latest news for an update on the work. Credit: Andrew Summers‘Fenchurch’ at Hampton Loade on the Severn Valley Railway. Credit: Matthew Edwards-Causer‘Fenchurch’ at Bridgnorth on the Severn Valley Railway. Credit: Matthew Edwards-Causer‘Fenchurch’ at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala. Credit: Severn Valley Railway facebook‘Fenchurch’ leaves the Bluebell, headed for the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook
MARCH 2024
‘Knowle’ in the Rolvenden locomotive works at The Kent & East Sussex Railway. Work underway ahead of a possible return to steam for the line’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Credit: Liam Head/The Terrier Trust CIO.‘Stepney’ and ‘Fenchurch’ seen together in the spring sunshine at Sheffield Park on the Bluebell Railway during a shunt move within the station limits. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook
OCTOBER 2023
‘Fenchurch’ at the Watercress Line for their Autumn Steam Gala. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook‘Fenchurch’ at the Watercress Line for their Autumn Steam Gala. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook‘Fenchurch’ at the Watercress Line for their Autumn Steam Gala. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook‘Fenchurch’ at the Watercress Line for their Autumn Steam Gala. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook‘Fenchurch’ at the Watercress Line for their Autumn Steam Gala. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook‘Fenchurch’ off to Hampshire for the Watercress Line’s Autumn Steam Gala. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook
AUGUST 2023
‘Knowle’ on display at the Weald of Kent Steam Fair. Credit: Kent & East Sussex Railway facebook‘Knowle’ on display at the Weald of Kent Steam Fair. Credit: Kent & East Sussex Railway facebook
JUNE 2023
For the first time in over 20 years, ‘Boxhill’ on display on the turntable of Great Hall, National Railway Museum, York. Credit: National Railway Museum, York, facebook.For the first time in over 20 years, ‘Boxhill’ on display on the turntable of Great Hall, National Railway Museum, York. Credit: National Railway Museum, York, facebook.For the first time in over 20 years, ‘Boxhill’ on display on the turntable of Great Hall, National Railway Museum, York. Credit: National Railway Museum, York, facebook.For the first time in over 20 years, ‘Boxhill’ on display on the turntable of Great Hall, National Railway Museum, York. Credit: National Railway Museum, York facebook.‘Fenchurch’ appears for Terrier Day at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway Gala. Credit: Isle of Wight Steam Railway facebook‘Newport’ running at Terrier Day, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway Gala. Credit: Isle of Wight Steam Railway facebook‘Fenchurch’ appears for Terrier Day at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway Gala. Credit: Isle of Wight Steam Railway facebook‘Newport’ running at Terrier Day, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway Gala. Credit: Isle of Wight Steam Railway facebook‘Newport’ running at Terrier Day, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway Gala. Credit: Isle of Wight Steam Railway facebook‘Fenchurch’ arrives at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Credit: Isle of Wight Steam Railway facebook‘Fenchurch’ en route to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Credit: Isle of Wight Steam Railway facebook
DECEMBER 2022
‘Fenchurch’ on a test run at the Bluebell Railway. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebookResplendent ‘Fenchurch’ livery. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook
NOVEMBER 2022
‘Stepney’ and ‘Fenchurch’ in the November sunshine at the Bluebell Railway. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook
OCTOBER 2022
‘Fenchurch’ rests at East Grinstead after a test run from Sheffield Park. Credit: Henry Mowforth/Bluebell facebook.
SEPTEMBER 2022
‘Fenchurch’ passes her steam test. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook
JULY 2022
‘Newport’ and ‘Poplar’ at Sheffield Park on The Bluebell Railway. Credit: David Nibloe‘Poplar’ and ‘Newport’ at Sheffield Park on the Bluebell Railway. Credit: David Nibloe‘Poplar’ and ‘Newport’ on the Bluebell Railway. Credit: Stephen Driscoll‘Poplar’ and ‘Newport’ at Sheffield Park on the Bluebell Railway. Credit: David Nibloe‘Fenchurch’ and ‘Stepney’ on static display at the Bluebell Railway. Credit: David Nibloe‘Fenchurch’ on static display at The Bluebell Railway. Credit: David Nibloe‘Fenchurch’ on static display at The Bluebell Railway. Credit: Stephen Driscoll‘Stepney’ on static display at the Bluebell Railway. Credit: David Nibloe‘Stepney’ on static display at the Bluebell Railway. Credit: Stephen Driscoll‘Stepney’ on static display at the Bluebell Railway. Credit: David Nibloe‘Newport’ double-heading at Horsted Keynes on the Bluebell Railway. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook‘Newport’ in action on the Bluebell Railway. Credit: Stephen Driscoll‘Newport’ visiting the Bluebell Railway. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook‘Poplar’ and ‘Newport’ in steam on the first day of Fenchurch’s 150th Birthday Bash at the Bluebell Railway. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook‘Newport’ meets ‘Poplar’ at the Bluebell Railway. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook‘Poplar’ travelling from the Kent & East Sussex Railway to the Bluebell Railway. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook‘Newport’ arrives at Sheffield Park. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook‘Newport’ on board the ferry to the mainland. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook‘Newport’ starts her journey from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway to the Bluebell Railway. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook
JUNE 2022
‘Poplar’ visible from the HSBC tower and One Canada Square, Canary Wharf. Credit: Robin WhiteThe current DLR No 71 meets ‘Poplar’ No 70. Credit: Robin WhitePublic opening weekend at the Docklands Light Railway. Credit: Robin WhitePublic opening weekend at the Docklands Light Railway. Credit: Stephen DriscollPublic opening weekend at the Docklands Light Railway. Credit: Stephen DriscollPublic opening weekend at the Docklands Light Railway. Credit: Stephen DriscollPublic opening weekend at the Docklands Light Railway. Credit: Stephen DriscollDriver Ian Scarlett and fireman Nathan Tutty await the arrival of the next class to explain how the engine is driven. Credit: Chris DaveyDriver Ian Scarlett with Ameera (9), Gabrelius (10), Jannatul (9), and Nafisa (10) from Marner Primary School in Bromley by Bow on the footplate of ‘Poplar’. Credit: Chris DaveyMaysha, Aleeza and Safroz, all 10, from Marner Primary School in Bromley by Bow enjoying the footplate of ‘Poplar’ as fireman Nathan Tutty looks on. Credit: Chris DaveyChildren from Class 5P at Marner Primary School, Bromley by Bow with fireman Nathan Tutty enjoying the footplate of ‘Poplar’. Credit: Chris DaveyChildren from Class 5P at Marner Primary School, Bromley by Bow with ‘Poplar’ on display at the Docklands Light Railway depot. Credit: Chris DaveyBrian Crossan, rolling stock supervisor at the DLR, learns about firing from the Kent & East Sussex Railway crew. Credit: Chris DaveyChildren are interviewed by ITN London for the evening news broadcast on 15 June. Credit: Chris DaveyGraham Hukins of the Terrier Trust is interviewed by ITN London for the evening news broadcast on 15 June. Credit: Chris Davey‘Poplar’ at Poplar DLR depot. Credit: Chris DaveyModern DLR meets Light Railway pioneer ‘Poplar’. Credit: Neil Instrall‘Poplar’ in situ at Poplar DLR depot. Taken from the Poplar Station platform. Credit: Stephen DriscollThe site layout for the visit of ‘Poplar’ to Poplar DLR depot. Taken from the Poplar Station platform. Credit: Neil InstrallModern DLR meets Light Railway pioneer ‘Poplar’. Credit: Neil Instrall‘Poplar’ beneath the gaze of Canary Wharf. Credit: Neil Instrall‘Poplar’ arrives in London. Credit: DCS Logistics Abnormal Load Escort Service, who assisted in the journey by road to Poplar Docklands Light Railway depot‘Poplar’ on Tenterden Bank at the ‘Best of British’ weekend, Kent & East Sussex Railway. Credit: Robin White‘Poplar’ and ‘Knowle’ double-heading at the Kent & East Sussex Railway ‘Best of British’ weekend. Credit: K&ESR facebook‘Poplar’ and ‘Knowle’ double-heading at the Kent & East Sussex Railway ‘Best of British’ weekend. Credit: K&ESR facebook‘Poplar’ and ‘Knowle’ double-heading at the Kent & East Sussex Railway ‘Best of British’ weekend. Credit: K&ESR facebook‘Poplar’ – the first public train, welcomed by the Mayor of Tenterden; Damian Green MP; the Deputy Mayor of Ashford; Tom White, Chairman of The Terrier Trust; Simon Marsh, Chairman of The Kent & East Sussex Railway. Credit: K&ESR facebook‘Poplar’ – Damian Green MP welcomes the first public train at the Kent & East Sussex Railway ‘Best of British’ weekend. Credit: K&ESR facebook‘Poplar’ – Damian Green MP welcomes the first public train at the Kent & East Sussex Railway ‘Best of British’ weekend. Credit: K&ESR facebook
MAY 2022
‘Poplar’ at The Kent & East Sussex Railway – No 70 ready to celebrate 70 years of the reign of Her Majesty The Queen. Credit: Robin White‘Poplar’ press launch at The Kent & East Sussex Railway – The Mayor of Tenterden marks the engine’s return by smashing a bottle of local Chapel Down sparkling wine across the buffers. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Ashford look on with Lady McAlpine. Credit: Robin White‘Poplar’ press launch at The Kent & East Sussex Railway – the loco hauls the Railway’s vintage set. Credit: Robin White‘Poplar’ press launch at The Kent & East Sussex Railway. Credit: Graham Hukins‘Poplar’ press launch at The Kent & East Sussex Railway – ready to leave Tenterden Town. Credit: Caroline Warne‘Poplar’ press launch at The Kent & East Sussex Railway – Lady McAlpine welcomes the engine back to traffic. Credit: Caroline Warne‘Poplar’ press launch at The Kent & East Sussex Railway – the gathered media hear from Tom White, Chairman of The Terrier Trust. Credit: Caroline Warne‘Poplar’ press launch at The Kent & East Sussex Railway – representatives from Hornby compare one of their models with the real thing! Credit: Caroline Warne‘Poplar’ press launch at The Kent & East Sussex Railway. Credit: Caroline Warne‘Poplar’ press launch at The Kent & East Sussex Railway. Credit: Caroline Warne‘Poplar’ heads from Tenterden Town to Rolvenden loco works at The Kent & East Sussex Railway after painting, for finishing touches and final testing. Credit: Caroline Warne‘Poplar’ overhaul – stunning sign writing completed before reassembly at The Kent & East Sussex Railway. Credit: Matt Green‘Freshwater’ overhaul progress – the cab roof is re-fitted at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Credit: Daniel Heal‘Fenchurch’ overhaul update – the chassis arrives home. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook page‘Fenchurch’ overhaul update – the chassis arrives home. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook page‘Fenchurch’ overhaul update – the chassis arrives home. Credit: Bluebell Railway facebook page‘Fenchurch’ overhaul update – the inside motion prior to loading. Credit: Statfold Engineering facebook page‘Fenchurch’ overhaul update – the chassis leaves Statfold Engineering. Credit: Statfold Engineering facebook page‘Martello’ at the 1940s Day, Bressingham Steam and Gardens. Credit: Bressingham facebook page‘Newport’ at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway Spring gala. Credit: John Faulkner‘Poplar’ back at The Kent & East Sussex Railway, at Rolvenden Locomotive works. Credit: Jake Lewis‘Poplar’ overhaul update: following a successful ‘in frames’ boiler inspection in the morning the engine was towed at 5mph from Weybourne to Sheringham on the North Norfolk Railway before being transported by road back to The Kent & East Sussex Railway. Credit: Steve Squires‘Newport’ with a goods train at Wotton Station, Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Credit: Richard Woodbourne‘Newport’ hauling a goods train at Woodhouse Crossing, Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Credit: Richard Woodbourne The work of North Norfolk Railway Engineering at Weybourne on ‘Poplar’ is nearing completion. The engine’s return to The Kent & East Sussex Railway is imminent. Painting will continue once she returns. Credit: Steve Allen
APRIL 2022
‘Knowle’ at The Kent & East Sussex Railway, taken during filming for a schools educational project. Credit: Andy Hardy
‘Newport’ at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, approaching Woodhouse Crossing. Credit: Richard Woodbourne‘Newport’ at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Credit: John Faulkner‘Newport’ at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway hauling a Victorian train comprising LBSCR Brake 4115 (1896), NLR 6336, ex IWR 46 (1864), LCDR 6378 (1886), LBSCR 2343 (1896) and LCDR 2515 (1894). Credit: John Faulkner‘Newport’ at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Credit: John Faulkner‘Newport’ at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Credit: John Faulkner‘Newport’ at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Credit: John Faulkner‘Newport’ at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Credit: John Faulkner‘Newport’ at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Credit: John Faulkner‘Freshwater’ overhaul progress – the cab roof. Credit: John Faulkner‘Freshwater’ overhaul progress – corrosion on the cab roof is receiving attention and old repairs are being replaced. Credit: John Faulkner‘Poplar’ overhaul progress – the boiler back on the frames at the North Norfolk Railway. Credit: Keith Ashford‘Sutton’ overhaul progress – in the shed at the Spa Valley Railway. Credit: John Wickham
MARCH 2022
‘Newport’ at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway on a gauging trial with Oldbury IWR 10 and a GBV. Credit: John Faulkner‘Poplar’ overhaul progress – successful steam test at the North Norfolk Railway. Credit: Keith Ashford‘Poplar’ overhaul progress – the first components in Improved Engine Green at the North Norfolk Railway. Credit: Matt Green
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