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Southern Belle Railtour |
Several minutes had been allowed for stops at Bournemouth and Poole, so all lost time was regained. Travellers on the SWT Mark 1 tours to Weymouth had noted the bizarre way in which the train was announced at some stations. Likewise, the automated public address and platform indicators at Poole said that the tour was the "First Great Western Hibernian" service. It would be hard to understate how much the weather contributed to an excellent day. There is superb countryside in the area served by the Southern Electric. Passengers could not have expected to see the Arun Valley, the New Forest and the Dorset countryside under better conditions. |
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Bournemouth (down) 1698 passing under the magnificent train-shed roof at Bournemouth. photograph by Neil Walkling |
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Being sandwiched in the middle of the
train, 3545 the 4 Vep, became the Cinderella of photographic coverage. It is not
that we do not like the unglamourous hardworking and loyal Veps! photograph by Neil Walkling |
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The 4 minute stop at Bournemouth just gives
time for a brief chat. photograph by Colin Price |
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The tour leaving Bournemouth, next stops
Poole, Wareham, Dorchester South and the final destination of Weymouth. Power
restrictions on twelve car 400 series unit formations apply between Bournemouth and
Weymouth. photograph by Neil Walkling |
| Working Timetable: 1Z11 05.56 Ramsgate to Weymouth Bournemouth Branksome Poole Wareham Wool Moreton Dorchester S Dorchester Jn Weymouth |
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RAMSGATE -
WATERLOO | WATERLOO - DORKING | DORKING
- BROCKENHURST | WEYMOUTH | WEYMOUTH
- WOKING
WOKING - ROCHESTER | ROCHESTER -
RAMSGATE - LONDON BRIDGE | LONDON BRIDGE | SLAM DOOR SUNSET INDEX
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This page updated 15th April 2006 by Colin Duff. |
