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Visit of Ex-L&SWR "Beattie Well Tank" No. 30587

During the first half of May 2007, the National Railway Museum's L&SWR Beattie Well tank No. 30587 made a brief visit to Kent to star in our 10th Anniversary Steam Gala. The engine also steamed over the first May Bank Holiday weekend, where it hauled passenger trains and a member's brake van special. The locomotive visited from its home on the Bodmin and Wenford Railway, whilst on its way to meeting up with its twin No. 30585.

Here are some pictures from its visit.

Below Left:- 30587 on the Member's brake van special at Birchden Junction on 6th May - Photo M. Dives
Below Right:- 30587 in the yard at Tunbridge Wells West on 5th May, prior to entering service the following day - Photo M. Dives

Above:- 30587 takes water at Tunbridge Wells on 6th May - Photo M. Dives

More pictures of the engine's star appearance at the May Steam Gala can be found here.

Last Updated 14th November 2007. ©M. Dives