Bill Armstrong & Brian Read
Photo Review
28th September 1958
G.R. Lockie
The Essex Wealdman
| Locos Used | 30322, 65440 & 68577 |
| Stock Used | 3x non-corridor ex SE&CR or LSWR, 1x corridor ex SR |
Route :
| Loco(s) | Route |
| 30322 | Clapham Junction [P18] - Balham - Crystal Palace - New Cross Gate |
| 68577 | New Cross Gate - Thames Tunnel - London Liverpool Street |
| 65440 | London Liverpool Street - Stratford - Leyton - Ongar |
| 65440 | Ongar - London Liverpool Street |
| 68577 | London Liverpool Street - (reverse of outward route) - New Cross Gate |
| 30322 | New Cross Gate - (reverse of outward route) - Clapham Junction |
Notes :
(1) 30322
displayed a headcode 'SPL 487'. Pre-tour advertising suggested a departure time
from Clapham Junction was to be around 9.30am 'to Epping, North Weald, Blake
Hall and Ongar, calling intermediately at Streatham Hill, West Norwood, Crystal
Palace, Forest Hill, New Cross Gate, Liverpool Street and Leyton'.
Sources : David Pearson (on train until
Liverpool Street on the return journey),
Bill Armstrong & Brian Read
Photo Review
Two photos of the train whilst at New Cross Gate (photos: David Pearson)
From David Pearson's ticket collection.
From The John Debens Ticket Collection.
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