The J.H.W. Kent Railway Photograph Collection
18th January 2007

Many years ago I acquired some black and white photographs mainly taken on the Southern Region in the 1950's and early 60's. I have only recently discovered one had the photographers name stamped on the back and a couple had captions too. So here is my tribute to Mr Kent. If you have any suggestions or corrections for where the photos were taken please let me know. I have recently been informed that Joe Kent used to be a carpenter at the Pullman Carriage Works at Preston Park which have just been demolished. He also lived just one street away from me in Patcham....small world. Collection completed.

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Took me a while to find out what this is. An ex LNWR G2a 0-8-0 tender locomotive. Location and date unknown.
Took me a while to find out what this is. An ex LNWR G2a 0-8-0 tender locomotive. Location and date unknown.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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Ex LMS 4F 44210 with a long mixed freight train. Location unknown, could be Midland mainline somewhere. Date taken unknown.
Ex LMS 4F 44210 with a long mixed freight train. Location unknown, could be Midland mainline somewhere. Date taken unknown.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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Bulleids' Leader class 36001 was not the most sucessful thing he built. Location I assume is Brighton works. Date taken unknown.
Bulleids' Leader class 36001 was not the most sucessful thing he built. Location I assume is Brighton works. Date taken unknown.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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West Country 34039
West Country 34039 "Boscastle" Location looks like Stewarts Lane again. Date taken unknown.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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Ex LBSCR E3 tank and Ex SR Z class tank. Location and date unknown.
Ex LBSCR E3 tank and Ex SR Z class tank. Location and date unknown.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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Ex SECR 4-4-0 E1 31067 with a train of Bullied stock. Location and date unknown.
Ex SECR 4-4-0 E1 31067 with a train of Bullied stock. Location and date unknown.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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92091 a Crosti boilered BR standard 9F thunders along with a coal train.
92091 a Crosti boilered BR standard 9F thunders along with a coal train.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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70000
70000 "Britannia" with nameboards for the Hook Continental presumably at Stratford Depot
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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Ex LNER B2 (B12 rebuilt) 61610
Ex LNER B2 (B12 rebuilt) 61610 "Honingham Hall" at Liverpool Street.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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Ex LMS Mogul(1947)class 43031 with a long mixed freight train somewhere on the Midland Mainline.
Ex LMS Mogul(1947)class 43031 with a long mixed freight train somewhere on the Midland Mainline.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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Eastleigh works and ex LBSCR E1's 32139 and 32151 pose outside.
Eastleigh works and ex LBSCR E1's 32139 and 32151 pose outside.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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Britannia class 70014
Britannia class 70014 "Iron Duke" stands on Stewarts Lane depot resplendant with the Golden Arrow name boards. BB 34066 "Spitfire" can be glimpsed behind.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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V2 60917 thunders through Raynes Park. I understand that this loco worked on the Southern Region between 14th May 1953 and 28th June 1953, due to a problem with the Merchant Navy class locomotives.
V2 60917 thunders through Raynes Park. I understand that this loco worked on the Southern Region between 14th May 1953 and 28th June 1953, due to a problem with the Merchant Navy class locomotives.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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The only picture in this collection that the photographer has captioned. 46225
The only picture in this collection that the photographer has captioned. 46225 "Duchess of Gloucester" taken at Crewe on the 22nd August 1964.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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West Country 34046 'Braunton'. Thanks to K Spiller for finding out that this on duty 732. This is either the 1130am Brighton to Salisbury or 1553 return. Photo date can be also narrowed down to between June 1950 and Decmber 1953 because of the livery and cab modifications. Just need to work out why its pulling a rake of ex LMS Stanier coaches. Another way of reading teh headcodes is as an excusion train to Hastings, Margate or Dover which might make more sense of the stock. The third rail would make this a Hastings bound train then.
West Country 34046 'Braunton'. Thanks to K Spiller for finding out that this on duty 732. This is either the 1130am Brighton to Salisbury or 1553 return. Photo date can be also narrowed down to between June 1950 and Decmber 1953 because of the livery and cab modifications. Just need to work out why its pulling a rake of ex LMS Stanier coaches. Another way of reading teh headcodes is as an excusion train to Hastings, Margate or Dover which might make more sense of the stock. The third rail would make this a Hastings bound train then.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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Q1 33001 with a long freight train. Location unknown, doesn't look like any 3rd rail. If you can help with the location of this or any other photo please let me know.
Q1 33001 with a long freight train. Location unknown, doesn't look like any 3rd rail. If you can help with the location of this or any other photo please let me know.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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M7 30051. The location screams Brighton to me and an on line search shows this was a Brighton allocated locomotive.
M7 30051. The location screams Brighton to me and an on line search shows this was a Brighton allocated locomotive.
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Bulleid Diesel 10201 on an Up service at Raynes Park.
Bulleid Diesel 10201 on an Up service at Raynes Park.
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2007-01-18 00:00:00
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2 Bil 2104 departs from where? Nothing much in the background for clues other than the gas holder. Could it be Littlehampton, maybe Eastbourne? Date unknown. If anyone can help with information please let me know.
2 Bil 2104 departs from where? Nothing much in the background for clues other than the gas holder. Could it be Littlehampton, maybe Eastbourne? Date unknown. If anyone can help with information please let me know.
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2006-08-09 00:00:00
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SR electric loco 20002 with a long and heavy boat train from Newhaven. Looks like at least 14 cars including a Pullman plus a pair of CCT's. Location is northbound near to Hamsey level crossing between Lewes and Cooksbridge. Thanks to Alan for nailing the location. Date unknown.
SR electric loco 20002 with a long and heavy boat train from Newhaven. Looks like at least 14 cars including a Pullman plus a pair of CCT's. Location is northbound near to Hamsey level crossing between Lewes and Cooksbridge. Thanks to Alan for nailing the location. Date unknown.
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2006-08-09 00:00:00
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E68000, this is the one and only Tyneside Electric Motor Parcels Van passing Lovers Walk Depot at Brighton presumably on a test train. Very similar to the SR MLV's but without the battery power. Probably taken around November 1955.
E68000, this is the one and only Tyneside Electric Motor Parcels Van passing Lovers Walk Depot at Brighton presumably on a test train. Very similar to the SR MLV's but without the battery power. Probably taken around November 1955.
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2006-07-16 00:00:00
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