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When and where to see the Kentish Belle steam train as it heads through Kent
10:36, 04 August 2022
updated: 10:59, 04 August 2022
A historic steam train is touring across Kent today, giving enthusiasts an opportunity to take a step back in time and see it thunder through the countryside.
Onlookers will be able to catch a glimpse of the impressive Kentish Belle at various locations throughout the day.
Hauled by 45596 Bahamas, it departed from London Victoria this morning and is now on its way to east Kent.
The expected times at different Kent stations are:
- Ashford International - 11:11am
- Canterbury West - 11:33am
- Margate - 12:17pm
- Herne Bay - 12:33pm
- Faversham - 12:52pm
- Herne Bay 4:40pm
- Margate - 4:58pm
- Ramsgate - 5:14pm,
- Canterbury West - 5:44pm
- Staplehurst - 6:29pm
- Tonbridge - 7.04pm
- Bromley South 7:57pm
Bahamas, a 4-6-0 Jubilee locomotive, is one of 191 which were built between 1934 and 1936.
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