June 1999

 

A grubby No. 37509 is seen in the ''up'' yard, wearing the two-tone grey livery of the former TrainLoad Construction sector. Renumbered from 37093 in June 1986, this locomotive was scrapped at Cardiff Canton in August 2005. © Edward Clarkson

 

3rd July 1999

 

This is the scene looking towards Higham, the double-track of the North Kent Line being in the foreground. On the left can be seen the platform and shelter of the ''down'' Staff Halt, whilst beyond on the ''up'' side can be seen the junction's former signal box. The 15 MPH sign by the ''down'' platform indicates the maximum speed for embarking on the spur to Grain. In the distance, to the right of the signal box is a Class 37, and seen just to the right of the summit of the spur from the ''up'' line (indicated at ''5'' MPH maximum speed) is a Class 31. A set of catch points are seen on the descending spur nearest the camera, whilst locomotives Nos. 73131, 37704 and 58047 are in evidence on the left. © Mike Glasspool

 

3rd July 1999

 

The 3rd July 1999 sees an interesting EWS locomotive line-up at Hoo Junction yard. From left to right: Nos. 73131, 37704, 58047, 66092 and a visitor to the line, No. 92001 ''Victor Hugo''. The line these locomotives are located on is without third rail, thus the Class 92 has been pushed into the siding by a diesel, presumably the Class 66. The locomotive line-up was organised to mark 100 years of operation out of Hoo Junction, combined with acknowledging the retirement of an EWS driver and the naming of a locomotive. Class 60 No. 60042 was appropriately named ''The Hundred of Hoo'' on the day. © Mike Glasspool