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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by KHARDS, Jan 17, 2026 at 8:28 PM.

  1. KHARDS

    KHARDS Well-Known Member

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    According to their FB page. The 4253 group have today at their AGM discussed a plan to overhaul 4270 once 4253 is finished.




    4253 13th A G M took place today at Tenterden Station Buffet with 60 plus shareholders in attendance . A proposal was put to the members to bring 4270 to join 4253 to run on the K&ESR this is a joint venture between 4253 locomotive Co Ltd and The Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust a vote was taken and carried unanimously to move forward . The full details will be forthcoming.



    Great news for the loco. With 1638, 6619 and 5668 down there. It could be the Little Great East Western.
     
    KHARDS, Jan 17, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

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    If I'm not mistaken, I think it's been said here before that Jeremy Hosking is a Rother Valley Railway backer, and 4270 is located nearby in Margate in the One:One Collection, so it's an agreement that makes good sense.
     
    Dan Hill, Jan 17, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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    It's the Kent & East Swindon.
     
    Fireline, Jan 19, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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    Well, Colonel Stephens used to buy whatever could be afforded to keep the wheels turning. I expect that the footplate crews will fall out of love with the 56/66xx soon enough.
     
    brennan, Jan 19, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    They'll fit in perfectly, what with already having a station ending in Road due to it being nearly 3 miles away from the village it's meant to serve.
     
    5944, Jan 19, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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