Bath and Bristol March 11th with Tangmere

Could anyone tell me whether this is booked for the fast or slow line in the evening from Woking? The timings look slightly similar to those from the Dorset Coast Express last year from Woking onwards but as its a Sunday evening there may be less traffic about...

 

Pulse firmly checked but then being involved/volunteering does help, especially when you get to enjoy treats like this......

The Cathedrals Explorer Part 1 - YouTube

The Cathedrals Explorer Part 2 - YouTube

 

I have been told fast from Surbiton to Farnborough then back on the slow at Fleet. My source is usually spot on but I can't guarantee anything.

 

I presume that your source hasn't been to Fleet within the last 40+ years! The next available crossing is at Winchfield as Fleet was plainlined in 1966.

Apparently outbound it's Fast Line from Queenstown Road - Woking Junction. Slow line from Woking Jn - Worting Jn.
Return. Fast Line Worting Jn - Farnborough. Slow Line, Farnborough - Weybridge then back on the fast to Waterloo.

 

All I got was a brief text saying FL Surbiton, FL Farnborough and SL Fleet. The Surbiton and Fleet bits are correct so wonder if Farnborough bit was a case of fat fingers.

 

I'll be heading out for this tommorrow as 44932 is a great performer. Had a good run to Weymouth with her last year.
Looks like the sticking drain cock problem she had once before is back though as in the videos on Youtube of the move down yesterday it is very much in evidence.

 

Many thanks for that, heading to the footbridge just West of Wimbledon in the morning. Tempted to head to Woking in the evening and ride it into Waterloo.

 

Through Wimbledon right time at 10:53.

 

rough Woking on time on the slow

Zenfolio | Simon Whittingham Photography | LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no 44932 | Photo 1

 

Had a shock at Winchfield: The sun actually came out as the steam charter approached!
Here she is cruising through on the slow line:

And a short video of her whistling through here:Black Five 44932 whistles through Winchfield with The Bath & Bristol railtour. 11-03-12 - YouTube

 

Was going well over Hurstbourne Viaduct about 10 late

 

A few minutes late through Farnborough. Four pictures on Flickr if anyone would like to have a look :

Main Line Steam - 2012 - a set on Flickr

 

Running well through Freshford in glorious weather and pretty much on time.

 

Left Bath more or less on time, going well.

 

Seen in the gloom at Walton on Thames this morning.Mainline Steam 2012 - Stephen Leek's Photos | SmugMug

 

On time just before Bath on return run

 

They are really good crisp photos.

 

Relying on you for classy photos. This is another. Excellent . Pete

 

Near Corston on the return run.

 

Excellent pan shot Ian.

Thanks for the comment Pete.