Bob Newcombe, S&KLR Managing Director, explains that an ancestor of Edward Lloyd, the original paper mill and Ridham Dock owner, will be planting a 'White Beam' tree (Sorbus aria 'Lutescens') to commemorate the centenary of steam and as a link to the past, present and future

David Scudder, of Grovehurst Energy, plants the second tree, a 'White Stem Birch' (Betula utilis var. jacquemontii)

Premier & Leader's 100th birthday cake

A OO9 gauge model of Premier atop the birthday cake

Chevallier is reunited with the Chattenden & Upnor Railway coaches for the first time since leaving the Admiralty's line to join Bowaters in the 1950s

A burning rag in the smokebox provides the illusion that Chevallier is in steam at the front of the Chattenden & Upnor Railway coaches in Platform 2 at Kemsley Down

Crowds waiting on the platform at Kemsley Down, waiting to see what's going to move next!

A view of Edward Lloyd, at the head of a Bowaters demonstration train, about to leave Sittingbourne Viaduct loop

Edward Lloyd stands at the head of the Chattenden & Upnor Railway coaches at Platform 2, Kemsley Down

Triumph stands at the Sittingbourne-end of Platform 1, Kemsley Down, in the dark

Victor in the spotlight at Kemsley Down

Night time line-up: Alpha, Premier, Chevallier and Melior stand outside the engine shed at Kemsley Down