preserved lines. Between 1952 and 1963 John Howey ran the railway himself, together with his wife, a book-keeper and a solicitor. His final appearance as a loco driver was in the summer of 1957 at the age of 70. John died in September 1963.


‘Captain Howey assured me that to drive one


of these mighty atoms (locomotives) is a far more exhilarating and thrilling experience than career- ing round Brooklands. And he ought to know; he had done both.’ E C Lester The Autocar 26th March 1937.


Reference: One Man’s Railway – J E P Howey and the RH&DR by J B Snell, published by David St John Thomas, 1983.


Our thanks to Andy Nash, Historian of the


Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway Association Heritage Group, for most of the photos.


For more information on the railway please see www.rhdr.org.uk or call 01797 362353.


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Performance engineers GEOFF HARRIS


He died on 8th September 1963 and his ashes were spread on the rockery garden at New Romney, across the track from Red Tiles. This small, unassuming plaque marks the spot (RH&DR Association Heritage Group Collection).


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