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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