Passengers at East Croydon station were treated to a unique sight when a steam locomotive passed through the station yesterday.
The Christmas Sussex Bell hauled by the steam locomotive Tangmere, arrived from Victoria via Selhurst in a cloud of smoke and steam at about 11.26.
Staff at the station made special announcements for train enthusiasts to mark the occasion.
The Tangmere was retracing its former route on the line, being the former Southern Railway Battle of Britain class steam locomotive No. 34067.
Reducing to a crawl as it passed through the station the vintage train was packed with luxury diners and enthusiasts who enjoyed a trip to Eastbourne and Hastings.
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