I am currently helping with bidding, for a very large amount of funding, part of which is to restore a steam locomotive, that is now owned by the East Kent Railway. This Avonside 060 called the St Dunston,was commissioned in 1928 and was in use at Snowdown Colliery, until it shut in 1986.
This project is massive and if successful, will transform our corner of Kent, with employment, youth participation and a visitor's attraction on a global scale.
There is much work to do but the biggest attraction to me, is the shear amount of community participation that it will take and receive, to bring this project to East Kent.
Anyone wishing to help or get involved, please contact me or John at
http://www.eastkentlightrailway.moonfruit.com/#/contact-us/4521987523