South West Trains maintaining services for commuters. 5863 approaches the mainline at New Malden from Norbiton. The Webmaster can recall a 4Sub unit stalling whilst climbing this gradient during a spell of snowy weather in the late 1970s. The train had to set/roll back before it could make a second successful attempt at storming up the slope.

photograph by Tony Rispoli

It might have been helpful to inform intending travellers from Ewell West that the Motspur Park to Epsom line was one line which was closed! The right hand platform edge can barely be made out from this picture.

photographs by Oliver Ashmole

Meanwhile Southern were running services on East and West Coastway routes with double normal length formations. Here, late morning, are 377319 and 377310 on the West Coastway in the vicinity of Chichester.

photograph by Russell WS Burgess

Back at Salfords and a down Gatwick Express service run by 460003. We cannot help thinking that the weather is in sharp contrast to the climate at the destinations offered by promoters Emirates! Note the slow lines are in use - the Quarry Line was closed.

photograph by Ian Buck

Looks picturesque doesn't it, but attrocious to work and travel in! Gatwick Airport bound Southern liveried First Capital Connect 319214 is approaching Preston Park at 11:20.

photograph by Andy Gibbs