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Polar Express from London Euston and Edinburgh

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Sidmouth, Sep 13, 2024.

  1. Sidmouth

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    https://londonthepolarexpressride.com/the-experience/

    Polar Express grows further with A repeat in Edinburgh and now London . I think a black five will supply the motive power

    route will be interesting with a journey time of roughly an hour if the story time is similar to VT's
     
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    The Edinburgh operations will also run, it’s expected a Riley Five will feature on both Edinburgh and London operations.
     
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    Sidmouth, Sep 13, 2024
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    I read somewhere it is Euston to Wembley Yard, which I guess makes a change from Willesden SWS, both endowed with excellent scenic views:eek:
     
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    To coin a phrase, what on earth is second prize…?

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    Watford Junction?

    I see some interesting discussions as the stewards try to balance the conflicting needs of family groups and BLS members with their Quails.
     
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    Having done VTs Polar Express last year, I can definitely say the scenic views are unimportant. There is enough to keep you entertained in the coach, without the need to look out of it.
     
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    I suspect Acton Lane Reception line next to the Scanska / Costain depot.
    It's used by WCRC, so they are used to the location and it's not a busy as Willesden SWS for freights waiting a path over the West London Line or down the Poplar lines to the GWML.

    Cheers, Neil
     
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    Willesden West London Junction Up / Down South West - for those interested in the scenic detail.

    Steam also expected on the blocks at Euston.
     
    Will RL, Sep 15, 2024
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    I agree wholeheartedly. If people are looking out of the window we have done something wrong
     
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