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southern Rambler Train
The Southern Rambler 34108, on its final journey between Brighton and Eastbourne, the last steam train on that route and the end of an era... Date: 19 March 1967
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1967 34108 Brighton East Bourne Final Journey Locomotives Route 1901
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This evocative photograph captures the Southern Rambler 34108 on its final journey between Brighton and Eastbourne on 19 March 1967. The Southern Rambler was a popular steam train service that had been running since 1901, connecting the seaside towns of Brighton and Eastbourne along the south coast of England. With the advent of diesel and electric trains, and the Beeching Axe cuts to the rail network in the 1960s, this marked the end of an era for steam trains on this route. The image shows the 34108 in all its glory, billowing steam and gleaming metal, as it makes its way through the picturesque English countryside. The date, 19 March 1967, is etched into railway history as the last day of regular steam train services on the Brighton to Eastbourne line. The train's farewell journey drew large crowds of enthusiasts and locals, who came to bid farewell to this iconic piece of transport history. The 34108, with its distinctive number and nameplates, was a locomotive that had seen better days, but it still held a special place in the hearts of many. The steam engine had been in service since 1948, and had been a familiar sight on the Brighton to Eastbourne line for over two decades. Its retirement marked the end of an era for steam trains in Britain, and the beginning of a new chapter in the history of rail transport. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone age, and a testament to the enduring appeal of steam trains. It is a historical record of a significant moment in the history of the railway, and a tribute to the passion and dedication of those who worked and travelled on the Southern Rambler.
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