About this movie
These unique trains have long been called Thumpers due to the distinctive sound of their single on board diesel engines. Now, after the units' well earned retirement, this record of their unmistakeable sound (from trackside and on board) lives on in stereo. Surprisingly, the Uckfield branch is fascinating in itself. It is the stub of a former through route from Tunbridge Wells to Lewes. Nowadays the route features both single and double track sections. Following the fatal head on collision at Cowden in 1994, strict new operating procedures were put into place including the provision of SPAD signals at strategic points.
Quick facts
Year
2003
Runtime
1h 1m
Genre
Documentary
Language
EN
Cast
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How long is The Uckfield Thumper?
The Uckfield Thumper has a runtime of 1h 1m (1 hour and 1 minute).
What genre is The Uckfield Thumper?
The Uckfield Thumper is a Documentary film (2003).
Who stars in The Uckfield Thumper?
The cast of The Uckfield Thumper includes Fred Dinenage.
