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Martin Jones
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From: Thetford , Norfolk,England
Registered: May 2008
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posted October 06, 2008 09:22 AM
Paul,
Those are the actual images of my youth over here.. the Sir Nigel Gresley, the Mallard, the Flying Scotsman etc.
They were the actual engine names: the complete trains running particular routes and at specific times had iconic titles... the Coronation Scot, the Cornish Riviera etc. Not to mention the Orient Express which would actually start in London, cross the channel by ferry and travel down through Europe to Istanbul (Constantinople). In my corner of England, the South East, there was the other type, the 3-rail electric; specifically the Brighton Belle, which did London to Brighton in exactly one hour.
The BBC made a classic film of this from the cab....."London to Brighton in 4 minutes".... who's got a copy?
Martin.
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David Pannell
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From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted October 09, 2008 06:13 AM
I have a superb Walton print of this film, in Standard 8, black & white, sound! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
When I say superb, I really mean it. The brilliance and contrast are as if the film was brand new, with crisp razor sharp projection. How it would compare with the Super 8 release, I don't know. Might be interesting to find out at some point! Yes, chaps, this is one of the better UK railroading films.
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Dave.
Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
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Martin Jones
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posted October 09, 2008 01:03 PM
Well done, David, There's a very simple explanation for my disorientation.... I spent my formative years in West Sussex; I only came to live in Devon 35 years ago.
Depending on how old you are, you may also, like me, remember the "Horsham Flyer" (also known as the "Steyning Express") which plied it's way backwards and forwards from Brighton to Horsham, calling at Steyning, Henfield, Partridge Green and Christ's Hospital, pulled or pushed by a wonderful old Tank Engine. If you can't, it shows that I'm very much older than you; it was an important part of my life when I boarded at Steyning Grammar School.
Martin
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David Pannell
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From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted October 10, 2008 02:43 AM
Martin,
I know the line extremely well, as I now live less than a quarter mile from it near Southwater station - which now, sadly is a village shopping precinct! ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
The route is now a walkway-cum-cycle track, known as The Downs Link, and is a favourite amongst mountain bikers. You also left out the station of West Grinstead, on the A272. The station house became a Little Chef for many years, but only last week was transformed into an exclusive restaurant. However, you can't mistake it for a station building, though.
Down on the roadbed adjacent to the platforms at West Grinstead (which are still there) there is an old Southern Railway coach, housing railroad memorabilia and walking guides etc. It is quite a nostalgic setting!
Such a small world. Please let me know if you require any more info about the line. If you're interested, it would be well worth picking up a copy of the book "Branch lines To Horsham", which also covers the rest of the route from Christs Hospital via Baynards, to Guildford. Baynards station is now privately owned and beautifully restored!
(If the truth be known, I'm probably older than you are)!
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Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
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