Trainspotters and enthusiasts in south east London are set to see an unusual sight as a 73-year-old steam train will be travelling through south east London. First built in 1951, the 70000 Britannia was the first of 55 locomotives to be built by British Railways in Crewe and was used as an express service for passengers travelling between London and Norwich. First built in 1951, the 70000 Britannia was the first of 55 locomotives to be built by British Railways in Crewe.
(Image: David Ireland) The engine can reach speeds of up to 100 miles an hour with 2 cylinders and is recognisable by dark green and black paintwork. Some of the most notable moments of the Britannia’s years in service included 1952 when she pulled the funeral train of King George VI from Sandringham to London and in 2012 when she hauled the Royal Train from Preston to Wakefield. Tomorrow, this striking locomotive will be spotted travelling through parts of south east London, pulling luxurious 1960s carriages to the region of Kent with passengers aboard.
this striking locomotive will be spotted travelling through parts of south east London, pulling luxurious 1960s carriages. (Image: Steam Dreams) The service, run by train experience company Steam Dreams Co, is one of their popular “Garden of England” tours which highlight the landscape and natural beauty of Kent. This sold-out journey will first begin from London Victoria before heading through south east London to the Kent countryside , with guests abo.