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Lavender Line marks 50th anniversary of last train with ‘Thumper’ duet

27th March 2019 Sam Hewitt Diesel, Electric, News

THE Lavender Line has held a special event to mark the 50th anniversary of the closure of the LBSCR Lewes to Uckfield line on which it is built. The line’s two ‘Thumper’ DEMUs, Nos. 1118

Two hastings DEMU tours planned

7th March 2019 Sam Hewitt Diesel, Network, News, Railtours

Hastings Diesels, which operates St Leonards depot-based DEMU (Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit) No. 1001, has announced it is progressing plans for two day trips in the coming months. However, the group stressed the tours are currently