Recent content by Jezza

In the early 90s I charted an annual special off the North London line to Folkestone Harbour, thence to Boulogne. Usually the consist was engine & carriages including a buffet car and BG converted to makeshift concert / Disco car! One dismal morning in early December we took on a passenger at...

Years ago, (late1980’s/90’s) I used to charter trains to support various day outs. A regular was Potters Bar to Folkestone Harbour via the North London Line, (Finsbury Park, Camden, Hampstead Heath, Willesden Junc H.L., Kew, Barnes, last pick up Clapham Junc.) On board services included a...

I am sorry to be joining the party at a late stage, but there seems to be some side-stepping of our local politicians by network rail which is a cause for concern My personal view is that although high speeds are technically possible with much investment, however the relatively short distance...