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Clan Line in 2021

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by pjhliners, Mar 4, 2021.

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  1. KristianGWR

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    Sun gods very much not in my favour yesterday. I hope you enjoy this little record of the events, though, filmed at Brynard's Hill and on Dauntsey Bank :)
     
    KristianGWR, May 20, 2021
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    Looks like a MN in a hurry.
     
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    What was the top speed?
     
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    Blowing the cobwebs out in style...

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    steamvideosnet, May 21, 2021
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    Pathfinder have updated their website to give more details about the route Clan Line will be taking on the Margate trip. This should be an excellent trip I think.

    Battersea Loop 1025, Via Factory Junction / Nunhead / Bellingham / Bromley South 1055 / Via Swanley / Sole Street / Rochester / Sittingbourne / Faversham / Herne Bay / Margate 1233 –

    Return 1533 Via Ramsgate / Deal / Dover Priory/ Folkestone West 1640 / Via Ashford International / Headcom / Paddock Wood 1733 / Via Tonbridge / Sevenoaks / Otford / Swanley / Bromley South 1837 / Via Bellingham / Nunhead / Factory Junction / Longhedge Junction / Kensington Olympia 1905 / Willesdon South West Sidings 1918.
     
    NathanP, May 24, 2021
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    I understand it’s not booking that well so anyone wanting to travel get cracking now or there is presumably a possibility of it being pulled
     
    Johnb, May 24, 2021
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    mark, May 28, 2021
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    Looking at the mileage and route, that's good value compared with a Surrey Hills Pullman
     
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    Including "we make our way via an unusual route to gain the South Western Main Line at Wimbledon."
     
    MellishR, May 29, 2021
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    I think that means the usual route via Staines although the Belmond now goes via the West London Line and Willesden to gain the Hounslow loop at Kew
     
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    That sounds like it's out via Tooting and not Staines so more direct.
     
    Big Al, May 29, 2021
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    If you just want the steam bit it’s expensive
     
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    No, it means joining the SWML at Wimbledon (via Tooting) rather than at Byfleet and New Haw.
     
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    Which means, I hope, Its fast through Esher, Hersham, Walton, Weybridge & B&NH
     
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    It will be a bit of a gamble booking standard class on this as you may be at the back of the train all day. I asked Pathfinder and unfortunately they can't say whether standard or Premier Dining will be leading.
    Nick M.
     
    Leviathan, Jun 4, 2021
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    That would be good, but much more likely on the slow, I think.
     
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    It's all part of the risk. There are precious few opportunities outside of the Belmond British Pullman to travel with Clan Line so I booked on this Pathfinder one the day it was announced. It's Mk 1 coaching stock so with toplight open you'll still hear Clan Line from time to time, plus an advantage of being at the back is you can get a great view of the engine whenever you go around a curve.
     
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    But with a good schedule time it can be fast on the slow, IYKWIM
     
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    Nearing the summit of the climb of Gomshall Bank on today's Belmond run, complete contrast in the weather in the Surrey Hills compared to when I was last there 3 days ago!

     
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    That as after passing through Shalford at walking pace so no real run at the bank
     
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