Booking form can be downloaded here: https://goo.gl/ByA0S0
The Branch Line Society is delighted to announce a short notice but 'last chance' charter train in conjunction with Govia Thameslink Railway's 'Southern' operation to say farewell to the Class 442s. The tour will traverse unusual lines in the South East including Streatham Hill Up Sidings, Three Bridges Down Sidings, Brighton Lovers Walk depot, Selhurst depot and the approach to Stewarts Lane TMD. The train will be formed, at least, of a 5-car Class 442 EMU (2402 or 2410). It is expected there will be a service of cold drinks, snacks and light refreshments. A souvenir map, ticket and comprehensive tour brochure will aid your enjoyment of the day. All profits will be donated to Southern's nominated charities Embrace (a group for special needs and disabled children, promoting inclusion and improving life skills and opportunities through clubs, outreach and advocacy) and Keech Hospice (which provides hospice care for adults and children with life-limiting and terminal illnesses).
Our ROUTE, validated by GTR and bid to Network Rail, is as follows:
London Victoria (10.30) Battersea Reversible Clapham Junction West Norwood Beckenham Junction P1 (RM; break) West Norwood Streatham Hill Up Siding Clapham Junction London Victoria (break) East Croydon Three Bridges Dn Sidings Brighton (RM; lunch break) Preston Park Sidings (RM) Hove Yard (RM) Brighton (Western side; RM) Lovers Walk T&RSMD Carriage Road Preston Park (RM) Brighton (RM; break) Three Bridges Depot Up Reception Road East Croydon New Cross Gate Up Sussex Loop London Bridge (18.23 break) the new Bermondsey Dive-under Down Fast Norwood Junction Selhurst Depot Departure Road London Victoria (19.43) Dn Chatham Wandsworth Road Sig VS84 (RM) Stewarts Lane Jn (RM) Stewarts Lane T&RSMD throat (RM) Battersea Reversible London Victoria (21.09).
NOTE: All timings and routing are provisional and subject to clearance and operational constraints on the day.
FARES: Standard Class £44.20
Accompanied under 18s benefit from a £5.00 reduction in all fares. There is no non-members' premium on this occasion. Please note that we are unable to accept bookings from unaccompanied under 18s. All BOOKINGS using the form overleaf should be sent to Jill Everitt, Fixtures Team, Branch Line Society, 4 Barnside Way, Moulton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8PT. If you do not have an email address, please provide a stamped self-addressed envelope with your booking and a second if an initial acknowledgment of receipt is required. All queries should be directed to Jill Everitt, by email, at jilleverittbls@gmail.com. PLEASE DO NOT PHONE OR EMAIL TO BOOK A PLACE, JUST POST THE APPLICATION FORM. If you do not have email, queries can be made by post (with an SAE) or if absolutely necessary by telephone on 01270 662 396 Monday to Friday between 20.30 and 21.30 only please.
The Branch Line Society is delighted to announce a short notice but 'last chance' charter train in conjunction with Govia Thameslink Railway's 'Southern' operation to say farewell to the Class 442s. The tour will traverse unusual lines in the South East including Streatham Hill Up Sidings, Three Bridges Down Sidings, Brighton Lovers Walk depot, Selhurst depot and the approach to Stewarts Lane TMD. The train will be formed, at least, of a 5-car Class 442 EMU (2402 or 2410). It is expected there will be a service of cold drinks, snacks and light refreshments. A souvenir map, ticket and comprehensive tour brochure will aid your enjoyment of the day. All profits will be donated to Southern's nominated charities Embrace (a group for special needs and disabled children, promoting inclusion and improving life skills and opportunities through clubs, outreach and advocacy) and Keech Hospice (which provides hospice care for adults and children with life-limiting and terminal illnesses).
Our ROUTE, validated by GTR and bid to Network Rail, is as follows:
London Victoria (10.30) Battersea Reversible Clapham Junction West Norwood Beckenham Junction P1 (RM; break) West Norwood Streatham Hill Up Siding Clapham Junction London Victoria (break) East Croydon Three Bridges Dn Sidings Brighton (RM; lunch break) Preston Park Sidings (RM) Hove Yard (RM) Brighton (Western side; RM) Lovers Walk T&RSMD Carriage Road Preston Park (RM) Brighton (RM; break) Three Bridges Depot Up Reception Road East Croydon New Cross Gate Up Sussex Loop London Bridge (18.23 break) the new Bermondsey Dive-under Down Fast Norwood Junction Selhurst Depot Departure Road London Victoria (19.43) Dn Chatham Wandsworth Road Sig VS84 (RM) Stewarts Lane Jn (RM) Stewarts Lane T&RSMD throat (RM) Battersea Reversible London Victoria (21.09).
NOTE: All timings and routing are provisional and subject to clearance and operational constraints on the day.
FARES: Standard Class £44.20
Accompanied under 18s benefit from a £5.00 reduction in all fares. There is no non-members' premium on this occasion. Please note that we are unable to accept bookings from unaccompanied under 18s. All BOOKINGS using the form overleaf should be sent to Jill Everitt, Fixtures Team, Branch Line Society, 4 Barnside Way, Moulton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8PT. If you do not have an email address, please provide a stamped self-addressed envelope with your booking and a second if an initial acknowledgment of receipt is required. All queries should be directed to Jill Everitt, by email, at jilleverittbls@gmail.com. PLEASE DO NOT PHONE OR EMAIL TO BOOK A PLACE, JUST POST THE APPLICATION FORM. If you do not have email, queries can be made by post (with an SAE) or if absolutely necessary by telephone on 01270 662 396 Monday to Friday between 20.30 and 21.30 only please.
