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Old and New : Contrast on the Kent Coast

Channel: John K Wells
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Old meets new in this corner of the Kent coast. The Class 411 and 412 EMUs that were built in the late 1950s-1960s for the Kent Coast Electrification were still plying their trade some 40 years on. The slam-door stock couldn't have been more of a contrast with the sleek modern design of the Eurostar services wending their way towards to Channel Tunnel near Folkestone. A warm and bright summer's day started down at Deal witnessing the services come and go before taking a ride along the coast to Sandling near Hythe where glimpses of the future presented alongside their vintage counterparts.
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This video contrasts vintage and modern rail services on the Kent coast. It features older Class 411 and 412 EMUs, originally built for the Kent Coast Electrification in the late 1950s-1960s, alongside the sleek design of Eurostar services heading towards the Channel Tunnel near Folkestone. The footage captures scenes from Deal, Hythe, and Sandling, highlighting the evolution of rail travel in the area.

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  • Platform ID vUiIlmySNNo
  • Views 903
  • Date published 7 Jan 2026 05:01
  • Date added 12 Jun 2026 20:51
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