With thanks to GBRf and Hastings Diesels Limited (HDL), we are pleased to present this opportunity to join the Hastings 6-coach unit on an exploration from its base in Hastings, to the far away location of Goole, where the rare track delights of Goole Guardian Glass, Selby Potter Group and Brayton Sidings await us. As you would expect from a BLS tour, we will cover some more unusual track both on route to and from Goole, including the likes of Goole Up & Down Goods Loop.
The Hastings DEMUs are from a class of 23 diesel-electric trains built in the late 1950’s to replace steam-hauled stock operating between London and Hastings via Tunbridge Wells. The six-coach units, incorporating diesel generators at each end, were unique in having especially narrow bodies which enabled them to pass through the unusually narrow tunnels on the Hastings line. We are very lucky to still be able to travel on one of these beautifully maintained units, after they were finally withdrawn in 1986.
With a number of easy boarding locations from Hastings through to Peterborough, you are sure to be able to join us for this fantastic day out. We have also managed to obtain a short photo stop at the unusual location of Rawcliffe!
We are working in partnership with HDL who will provide a buffet service, sales stand and a raffle.
This charter will be raising funds for Martin House Children’s Hospice.
All times and routing are indicative until confirmed by Network Rail. Final routing and timings are usually confirmed by Network Rail five days before travel and will be enclosed with your e-ticket.
Hastings P2 (PU 06:10) - St Leonards Warrior Square - Crowhurst - Battle - Etchingham - Tunbridge Wells (PU 06:50) - Tonbridge (PU 07:02) - Orpington - Bromley South (PU 07:39) - Kent House P1 - Herne Hill - Factory Jn - Kensington Olympia - Mitre Bridge Jn - Willesden Jn High Level (PU 08:30) - West Hampstead - Gospel Oak - Harringay Park Jn - Harringay Jn - Welwyn Garden City - Hitchin - Peterborough (PU 10:27) - Claypole Loop - Newark - Carlton on Trent Loop - Retford - Doncaster - Knottingley South Jn - Knottingley East Jn - Rawcliffe (PU 13.10) - Goole P1
Goole P1 - Up & Dn Goods Loop - Guardian Glass (RM) - Goole - Gilberdyke (RM) - Selby Potters Jn (RM) - Selby Potters (RM) - Selby Potters Jn - Selby - Brayton Sidings (RM) - Selby (RM) - Doncaster - Retford - Newark - Peterborough
Peterborough (SD 17:24) - Conington Loop - Hitchin - Welwyn Garden City - Copenhagen Jn - Camden Road - West Hampstead - Willesden Jn High Level (SD 19:51) - Mitre Bridge Jn - Kensington Olympia - Factory Jn - Herne Hill - Kent House P4 - Bromley South (SD 20:31) - Orpington - Tonbridge (SD 21:12) - Tunbridge Wells (SD 21:24) - Etchingham - Battle - Crowhurst - St Leonards Warrior Square - Hastings P3 (SD 22:02)
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