We've got at least a couple of DBS drivers on here who may be able to advise.
I've heard that EWS (as was) pulled out of Hither Green and regrouped at Hoo Jn.
Alledgedly Balfour Beatty has got the place now, which would explain the presence of the blue/white OTMs and dearth of locos.
Another one bites the dust ?
