Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway - 'End of Season Parade' 29-30/10/2022

An annual highlight in the operating season of the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, their 'End of Season Parade' rounds off their main operating season in style as the winter period approaches. The event, this year held over the weekend of October 29rd-30th, featured every single operational steam locomotive from the home-fleet, bolstered by a resident diesel in the line up.

The event showcased some of the RH&DR's much adored thetrics. On the Saturday, No1 "Green Goddess" and No9 "Winston Churchill" powered a 28 mile non-stop service from Hythe to Hythe via Dungeness, while a steam hauled freight service could be seen amongst the frequent passenger services. In the dying light of the opening day, two non-stop 'Sunset Specials' also ran over the shingle and marsh, providing a late night spectacle as they charged through New Romney respectively. On the Sunday, New Romney became something of a locomotive showground, with numerous non-stop services throughout the day. Concluding the event, a quintuple-headed service ran at dusk from Hythe to New Romney, with the 5 currently operational resident pacifics at the helm.

Appearing fresh from overhaul, though not yet accepted into active traffic, 'North American' Pacific Class - No10 "Doctor Syn" was on display at New Romney during the event. By contrast, the weekend served as the last in public service for No9 "Winston Churchill", as the locomotive would be withdrawn for an intermediate overhaul after the event.

Locomotives:
RH&DR Pacific Class - No1 "Green Goddess"
RH&DR 'North American' Pacific Class - No9 "Winston Churchill"
RH&DR Mountain Class - No6 "Samson"
RH&DR Pacific Class - No2 "Northern Chief"
RH&DR Pacific Class - No3 "Southern Maid"
RH&DR Mountain Class - No5 "Hercules"
RH&DR Krupp Pacific Class - No11 "Black Prince"
RH&DR Diesel Class - No12 "J.B. Snell"

Footnote: A massive thank you must be given to both ‪@definitelytransport484‬, and the volunteers and locomotive crews of the RH&DR, for their assistance and accommodation in helping make this video.

All footage filmed on Saturday the 29th, and Sunday the 30th, of October 2022.