| Well this time the train did run and what a pleasent journey it was too. The day started out with a 375 journey from Fartton at 9:36am to Victoria via Arundel and Redhill arriving at London Victoria at 11:44am.
We soon met up with Matt Carey, Matts mum 'Mrs C' and Mat Yardley who came up from Plymouth and Loughbrough respectively. After a small wait the train arrived into Platform 2 and we found our seats, coach G which was 4th coach from the front which we were very happy about (Thanks Ian!). Well we were soon on our way and a good run was experienced and especially a good climb up form Shalford after we had taken water. A good run all round and good to see we are trying to continue with everyday life as much as possible too after the incidents of last month, which caused the postponement of the original trip on July 7th. I'm sure those who re-arranged for todays trip enjoyed it as much as we did. Just a note to anyone who is thinking about having a mainline trip or who hasn't experienced one yet, the Downsman ticket is great value for £30, 80 miles of variable running and also a route that requires the loco to work hard so well worth the effort if you are considering a mainline trip. |
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"Tangmere" 600x800 Pic_0459.jpg |
34067 awaiting departure at Victoria. 600x800 Pic_0460.jpg |
"34067" and shedplate "73 A". 800x600 Pic_0461.jpg |
Matt Carey on Tangmeres footplate. 600x800 Pic_0462.jpg |
Tangmere edging towards a signal at danger at Hounslow Junction. 800x600 Pic_0464.jpg |
A closer view of Tangmere. 800x600 Pic_0465.jpg |
Tangmere opening up. 800x600 Pic_0466.jpg |
Signal now at caution, just before rejoining the mainline at Byfleet. 800x600 Pic_0468.jpg |
Tangmere starting to gain speed now, she sounded fantastic here! 800x600 Pic_0470.jpg |
Roger (Left) & Grandad chatting at Guildford. 800x600 Pic_0472.jpg |
Support coach 'Merlin'. 800x600 Pic_0474.jpg |
34067 at Guildford. 800x600 Pic_0475.jpg |
34067 at Guildford. 800x600 Pic_0476.jpg |
Another view of Tangmere at Guildford. 600x800 Pic_0477.jpg |
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The cab of 34067. 800x600 Pic_0479.jpg |
The emblem on 34067's tender. 800x600 Pic_0480.jpg |
Matt looking out of our coach. 600x800 Pic_0481.jpg |
Mrs C & Mat looking out the window, where was the waive again...? 800x600 Pic_0482.jpg |
After leaving Guildford we are about to turn left and stop for water at Shalford. 800x600 Pic_0483.jpg |
Taking water at Shalford. 600x800 Pic_0484.jpg |
Support crew doing there stuff! 800x600 Pic_0485.jpg |
A view from the footbridge at Shalford. 800x600 Pic_0486.jpg |
Tangmere costing between Reigate and Redhill. 800x600 Pic_0487.jpg |
A closer shot of Tangmere again. 800x600 Pic_0488.jpg |
Approaching Redhill. 800x600 Pic_0489.jpg |
Turning into Redhill. 800x600 Pic_0490.jpg |
Clearer shot of Redhill station as we approach. 800x600 Pic_0491.jpg |
Opening up again as we approach Merstham station. 800x600 Pic_0492.jpg |
The green light and the feathers show us we are clear to join the fast line at Stoats Nest Junction. 800x600 Pic_0493.jpg |
Really flying now..... 800x600 Pic_0494.jpg |
Approaching Selhurst station. 800x600 Pic_0498.jpg |
Back at Victoria, Barry (part of Eastleigh Pres Society) can be seen in the red scarf, nearest the camara. 800x600 Pic_0500.jpg |
34067 at Victoria. 600x800 Pic_0501.jpg |
Tangmere from Platform 3, shame about the light. 800x600 Pic_0502.jpg |
