The Downsman - 4th August 2005
4th August 2005
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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.

"34067"
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"Tangmere"
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34067 awaiting departure at Victoria.
34067 awaiting departure at Victoria.
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"34067" and shedplate "73 A".
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Matt Carey on Tangmeres footplate.
Matt Carey on Tangmeres footplate.
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Tangmere edging towards a signal at danger at Hounslow Junction.
Tangmere edging towards a signal at danger at Hounslow Junction.
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A closer view of Tangmere.
A closer view of Tangmere.
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Tangmere opening up.
Tangmere opening up.
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Signal now at caution, just before rejoining the mainline at Byfleet.
Signal now at caution, just before rejoining the mainline at Byfleet.
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Tangmere starting to gain speed now, she sounded fantastic here!
Tangmere starting to gain speed now, she sounded fantastic here!
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Roger (Left) & Grandad chatting at Guildford.
Roger (Left) & Grandad chatting at Guildford.
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Support coach 'Merlin'.
Support coach 'Merlin'.
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34067 at Guildford.
34067 at Guildford.
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34067 at Guildford.
34067 at Guildford.
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Another view of Tangmere at Guildford.
Another view of Tangmere at Guildford.
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"Tangmere"
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The cab of 34067.
The cab of 34067.
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The emblem on 34067's tender.
The emblem on 34067's tender.
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Matt looking out of our coach.
Matt looking out of our coach.
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Mrs C & Mat looking out the window, where was the waive again...?
Mrs C & Mat looking out the window, where was the waive again...?
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After leaving Guildford we are about to turn left and stop for water at Shalford.
After leaving Guildford we are about to turn left and stop for water at Shalford.
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Taking water at Shalford.
Taking water at Shalford.
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Support crew doing there stuff!
Support crew doing there stuff!
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A view from the footbridge at Shalford.
A view from the footbridge at Shalford.
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Tangmere costing between Reigate and Redhill.
Tangmere costing between Reigate and Redhill.
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A closer shot of Tangmere again.
A closer shot of Tangmere again.
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Approaching Redhill.
Approaching Redhill.
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Turning into Redhill.
Turning into Redhill.
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Clearer shot of Redhill station as we approach.
Clearer shot of Redhill station as we approach.
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Opening up again as we approach Merstham station.
Opening up again as we approach Merstham station.
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The green light and the feathers show us we are clear to join the fast line at Stoats Nest Junction.
The green light and the feathers show us we are clear to join the fast line at Stoats Nest Junction.
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Really flying now.....
Really flying now.....
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Approaching Selhurst station.
Approaching Selhurst station.
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Back at Victoria, Barry (part of Eastleigh Pres Society) can be seen in the red scarf, nearest the camara.
Back at Victoria, Barry (part of Eastleigh Pres Society) can be seen in the red scarf, nearest the camara.
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34067 at Victoria.
34067 at Victoria.
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Tangmere from Platform 3, shame about the light.
Tangmere from Platform 3, shame about the light.
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