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Step back in time with this atmospheric high-resolution digital download of SECR O1 Class No. 65, captured with a lazy exhaust drifting skyward as she powers a rake of classic BR Mk1 coaches over the remains of West Hoathly station on the Bluebell Railway.
This beautiful image combines the romance of Edwardian steam with mid-century heritage stock, recreating the timeless sight of a country branch line at work. The gentle exhaust against the Sussex countryside and the historic remains of the old station platforms add a sense of nostalgia and living history — perfect for any Southern Railway or SECR enthusiast looking to bring a piece of heritage railroading to their collection.
Locomotive History
Built in 1896 at Ashford Works, the SECR O1 Class 0-6-0s were designed by Harry Wainwright for mixed traffic duties on the South Eastern and Chatham Railway. With their sturdy build and reliable performance, these locomotives handled local freight, goods, and occasional passenger workings across Kent, Sussex, and Surrey for decades.
No. 65 survived into British Railways service before being withdrawn in 1961. Saved for preservation, she found a home at the Bluebell Railway where she has been meticulously restored to full working order. Today, she hauls heritage trains on the oldest preserved standard gauge railway in the UK, keeping the memory of early Southern steam alive for new generations to enjoy.
Bring this timeless Southern scene into your home — perfect for printing, gifting, or displaying digitally.
✅ Instant Digital Download
✅ High-Resolution PNG (Print or Digital Use)
✅ Perfect Gift for Steam Railway Enthusiasts
✅ Watermark Removed from Middle of Image
Step back in time with this atmospheric high-resolution digital download of SECR O1 Class No. 65, captured with a lazy exhaust drifting skyward as she powers a rake of classic BR Mk1 coaches over the remains of West Hoathly station on the Bluebell Railway.
This beautiful image combines the romance of Edwardian steam with mid-century heritage stock, recreating the timeless sight of a country branch line at work. The gentle exhaust against the Sussex countryside and the historic remains of the old station platforms add a sense of nostalgia and living history — perfect for any Southern Railway or SECR enthusiast looking to bring a piece of heritage railroading to their collection.
Locomotive History
Built in 1896 at Ashford Works, the SECR O1 Class 0-6-0s were designed by Harry Wainwright for mixed traffic duties on the South Eastern and Chatham Railway. With their sturdy build and reliable performance, these locomotives handled local freight, goods, and occasional passenger workings across Kent, Sussex, and Surrey for decades.
No. 65 survived into British Railways service before being withdrawn in 1961. Saved for preservation, she found a home at the Bluebell Railway where she has been meticulously restored to full working order. Today, she hauls heritage trains on the oldest preserved standard gauge railway in the UK, keeping the memory of early Southern steam alive for new generations to enjoy.
Bring this timeless Southern scene into your home — perfect for printing, gifting, or displaying digitally.
✅ Instant Digital Download
✅ High-Resolution PNG (Print or Digital Use)
✅ Perfect Gift for Steam Railway Enthusiasts
✅ Watermark Removed from Middle of Image
