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Slam-Door EMUs on the Sheerness Line

Channel: John K Wells
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The eight mile long branch line in Kent that runs from the Chatham Main Line to Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey was electrified in 1959 as part of the 'Kent Coast Electrification' scheme. In the 1990s services to and from Sittingbourne were largely handed by the Southern's Class 411 (4CEP) units which could be seen elsewhere in Kent too. Of interest in this short film is the Swale bridge in operation with its lifting deck and the appearance of freight traffic using the line and hauled by a class 58 locomotive.
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This video captures scenes along the Sheerness Line in Kent, a branch line electrified in 1959 as part of the Kent Coast Electrification scheme. The footage includes views of the Swale Bridge with its lifting deck and freight traffic hauled by a class 58 locomotive. The line connects to the Chatham Main Line and serves locations such as Sittingbourne, Queenborough, and Swale. Historical services in the 1990s were operated by Southern's Class 411 units. While some operational details are mentioned, specific stock or headcode information is not included in the record.

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  • Platform ID qCPVXg9IOc0
  • Views 1,316
  • Date published 20 Aug 2024 06:00
  • Date added 12 Jun 2026 21:17
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