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35028 + British Pullman 2026

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  1. Rander

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    Load 14 and no diesel again today. Looks like this may be the new normal for the British Pullman!
     
    Rander, Oct 16, 2026
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    MellishR Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    That is the same as The Worcester Pullman last month.
     
    MellishR, Oct 17, 2026
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  3. Rander

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    Same formation as that and the 3rd October Kent lunch trip.
     
    Rander, Oct 17, 2026
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    IMG_7281.jpeg 35028 Clan Line charges over Foord Valley Vaiduct in Folkstone returning to London Victoria from Dover Priory with today’s Belmond British Pullman
     
    TH Railway Videos, Oct 31, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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    Another stunning performance from Clan Line. Leaf fall season, 14 on, no diesel on the rear, but looking at RTT, the obvious trouble spots (the climb to Shepherd's Well and Hildenborough bank) didn't seem to cause any problems. Close to even time between Ashford and Tonbridge.

    I went to see it at Aylesham, where I was completely on my own, much to my surprise. Glorious lighting conditions and plenty of steam. I hadn't had much joy photographing steam on the LC&DR main line, so this was most satisfying On to the Warren for the return leg. I stood on the bridge where @Johnb's picture was taken (see #55). This was a somewhat more popular spot - about 10 of us all rewarded with more sunshine and plenty of steam. (On my journey down, I feared that the White Cliffs section might be covered in sea mist, but if it was, it had cleared by 2PM).

    What a brilliant end to October!
     
    John Petley, Oct 31, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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    There's probably not many steam locomotives out there that can take 14 coaches out in leaf fall season! 35028 providing an excellent soundtrack on the climbs through Ravensbourne and Dover, with a final passing shot at Knockholt:
     
    TheModster, Oct 31, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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