The 'Thumpers' were so named because of the noise made by their diesel engines. This is a cab ride beside the driver on board one of the class 205 diesel units on a trip from Hastings to Ashford, calling at seven stations. It was one of the final workings of these units before withdrawal.
Places along the way: -
- Hastings
- Mount Pleasant Tunnel
- Ore
- Ore Tunnel
- Winchelsea
- Rye
- Appledore
- Ham Street
- Ashford
Format: DVD
Film Type: Colour
Duration: 52 minutes
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