During the early 1970s the steam locomotives were replaced with electric engines, and newer coaches were added to the passenger stock. There was no overlap of steam and electric operations, although the steam locomotive Maid of Kent remained in the engine shed into the start of the electric operations.
In the early 1970s, steam-powered trains were replaced by electric engines, and newer passenger cars were introduced to the fleet. There was no overlap between steam and electric operations, although the steam locomotive Maid of Kent continued to reside in the engine depot until the start of electric operations.