It's known affectionately as 'the Thumper' - and it passed through Lewisham on Saturday. The iconic 1950s diesel engine chugged through the station at around 10am with several passengers on board.

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People were delighted to spot the train at the station. One said: "Arrived just as it was coming up the hill so was a close one indeed. "The crossover next to the station is great to watch trains go ...