The South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) H Class is a class of 0-4-4T steam locomotive originally designed for suburban passenger work, designed by Harry Wainwright in 1904. Most of the sixty-six members of the class were later equipped for …

May 28, 2012 · Built as the standard loco for the SECR’s suburban services, the H-class were a popular loco in later years for services on rural branch lines in Sussex, especially after the withdrawal of the LBSCR D3 tanks.

Apr 7, 2024 · South Eastern & Chatham Railway H Class 0-4-4T 263, preserved on the Bluebell Railway. The locomotive is seen on a very rare visit away form the Bluebell at ...

The overhaul of South Eastern & Chatham Railway (SECR), Class H, 263 at Sheffield Park Workshops finished in May 2012 and the engine is now in service. This collection shows scenes from the overhaul. The most recent pictures are at the start of the collection.

H class 0-4-4Ts N°31263 and N°31551, outside Tunbridge Wells West shed in 1964, are both fully prepared and ready for their next turns of duty on push and pull services. N°31263 will be working the afternoon through service from Tunbridge Wells West to …

Built as the standard loco for the SECR's suburban services, the H-class were a popular loco in later years for services on rural branch lines in Sussex, especially after the withdrawal of the LBSCR D3 tanks.

Mar 27, 2013 · SECR H Class no.263 paired with the vintage carriages passes through Holywell on the 1:30pm departure from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead. 27/3/13. My phot...

No. 263 is a Class H 0-4-4 tank engine steam locomotive that was built in 1905 by Ashford Works. It along with the rest of its class were designed for suburban passenger work along the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR).

A re-dedication ceremony, with speeches and a blessing from the Railway's Chaplain, saw the launch into service of SECR H-class No.263 on 28 July 2012. It is seen leading 592 and the Birdcage brake out of Horsted Keynes station in Andrew Strongitharm's photo on the right.

Jun 12, 2019 · The long awaited Hornby Hobbies Collector Club exclusive, former South Eastern & Chatham Railway (SECR) H Class 0-4-4T No 263 R3648, is now available having initially been expected in October 2018.