4th October 1953

R.C.T.S. (London Branch)
East Sussex Railtour

Loco Used 32390
Stock Used 2 coaches

Route : at least reporting code SPL100 (2)

Loco Route
32390 Three Bridges - East Grinstead - Eridge - Heathfield - Polegate
32390 Polegate - Lewes goods lines - Lewes
32390 Lewes - Sheffield Park - ?? - Three Bridges

Notes :
(1) Route confirmation required. A later RCTS tour brochure commented that this particular tour 'reached the high level station at East Grinstead by a double reversal through the goods loop'.
(2) Train noted carrying 'SPL100' indication prior to departing Three Bridges - was this used reporting code throughout?

Sources : John Clifford & David Davis (from contemporary sources) & John Debens

Photo Review


32390 is seen here at the start of the tour at Three Bridges station
(photo: The John Debens Collection)


From The John Debens Ticket Collection


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