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Belmond "British Pullman" 7th November 2014

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Southofthethames, Nov 6, 2014.

  1. Southofthethames

    Southofthethames New Member

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    I notice this is shown as going all around the houses on the return, after East Croydon it diverts via Norwood Junction (PL3) then Crystal Palace, Gypsy Hill, West Norwood & Streatham Hill, before re-joining the mainline at Balham. http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/P94157/2014/11/07/advanced
    http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t14/t1107a.htm
    Anyone know why?
     
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    A weight restriction has been imposed on an overbridge at Selhurst UFN, so expect the Surrey Hills BBP, and other steam operations, to go via Crystal Palace for the foreseeable future.
     
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    not the best weather for pics today, IMG_9590-crop (Medium).JPG IMG_9590-crop (Medium).JPG IMG_9590-crop (Medium).JPG IMG_9590-crop (Medium).JPG this at the M25 bridge near merstham
     
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    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

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    Wel well well, great minds think alike, But I think my bridge is more attractive than yours.

     
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    can't argue with that but mine's closer to home
     
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  6. KentYeti

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    I have to agree with that comment as I drove under that bridge little more than an hour later on my way back from Scotland. And, for a Friday, amazingly in traffic not much heavier than that shown.:)
     
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    On the motorway shot, I see a white saloon car parked on the hard shoulder - a genuine breakdown or maybe a keen photographer who just happens to know what was about to happen!! If he is an enthusiast, don't copy him or her because it is a dangerous place to park and the cops will have you!
     
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  8. KentYeti

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    I drive a black car. ;)
     
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  9. mrKnowwun

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    I have been pondering and planning and surveying that bridge, and that shot for some considerable time now, and I can assure you, the thoughtt of engineering a breakdown in the right place at the right time was indeed considered.
     
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  10. KentYeti

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    Do you drive a white car by any chance? :eek:


    ;)
     
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    Bit confusing to publish an old clip?

    Sorry, ignore that. Might have been my computer's cache but I think it was YouTube having a wobble. The link gave me a couple of different videos. Working OK now.
     
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    Quite a display at Norwood Junction as 'Clan Line' got the road and charged the bank up to Crystal Palace.
    15570274838_050157611c_k.jpg
     
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  13. KentYeti

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    A photo crammed with interest. Many thanks for posting it here.
     
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    Good man!
     
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    Super pic.
    Was this taken from the Penge Road bridge (where the old Goat House pub used to be many years ago)?
     
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