joealessi Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Does anyone know what/why/how/where from & where to the steam train and carriages was about that choo-choo'd it's way along the Denmark Hill/Peckham Rye line that i saw from Warwick Gardens and Bellenden Road railway bridge on Saturday morning (12th April)? There were many of us stood transfixed and giggling with delight at the sight. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azul Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 any pics ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-94518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Did you manage to catch a glimpse of the name of the train? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-94520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzyloz Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I think it was the Golden Arrow en route to Folkestone East.http://www.lawcrossing.com/images/articleimages/full_steam_large.jpg Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-94538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macroban Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Don't think so lozzyloz. The timetable has 34067.34067 Tangmere Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-94556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzyloz Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Perhaps you're right macroban. I'm no train spotter but I was curious to know more. The timetable is dated 12 April 08 and shows Denmark Hill at 10.08 am which seems to tie in with joealessi's observation.What is interesting, is the number of active steam trains that are in regular service up and down the country, with some departing/arriving at Kings X and Victoria. I had no idea. Think I'll take my boys up to Didcot or perhaps a trip on the historic Blackberry Line. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-94567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macroban Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Didcot is for nerds.Both the Bluebell and the K&ESR are better days out for children. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-94570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Agree about the Bluebell - especially during the next month or so when you get wonderful views of - uh - bluebells in the countryside beside the line... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-94585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 For those interested and have the opportunity this week down at the Bluebell railway there are special runs on the Stepney which is due to be with drawn for overhaul. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-94601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joealessi Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Brilliant! Well done and thanks everyone.. I did manage to get a picture on my mobile but as is the want of most things technical/electronic, my mobile and computer are not speaking at the moment and my computer is refusing to accept any photos from my mobile (having done so in the past!) But i can confirm that on the side of the train is a great big golden arrow, the quality of the picture being not good enough to see the name, so i reckon it's a safe bet that it was the Golden Arrow (gold star for lozzyloz!) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-94748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandpafred Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Does anyone know if there is a website that gives details of steam trains, day and times etc.. traveling on local tracks, my grandson George loves steam trains (Thomes the Tanks has a lot to answer!!)He love to hear about me as a little boy going to Kings Cross and seeing the big steam trains going up North...... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-98227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 If it's Thomas you're after try these:Days out with ThomasYou get to meet the Fat Controller and everything! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-98255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisardy Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Granpafred,This link gives details of all mainline steam trips in the UK which I think you will find are a lot more exiting than Thomas the Tank events: http://www.uksteam.info/tours/index.htm.Hope you and your grandson enjoy these. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-98388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandpafred Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 A big thank you to chrisardy, my grandson and I will have some fun this summer watching steam trains!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-98674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostThePlot Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 joealessi Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> ...so i reckon it's a safe bet that it was the Golden Arrow (gold> star for lozzyloz!)Sadly, close, but no gold star...The golden arrow was the name of the train (Engine and carriages) that ran 'twixt London and Dover to connect with the boat trains to Calais. The coaches were originally Pullman (Very Luxurious) stock. It is now run by VSOE, who specialise in luxury steam train, and some boat, tours Click here to choose desitnations and see the eye watering prices!!I'm happy to say, as one interested in most mechanical things, there's lots of steam running over the network these days, which always makes for a good sight. LOz, I'd second Marcoban, Didcot will not suit the casualy interested kid, but can recommend the bluebell, and also the Romny Hyte and Dymchurch railway, on which the trains are 1/8th scale, live steam and run down the coast from Hythe (Unsuprisingly!) Good day our that, esp in summer, as can have a doss on the beach too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-98731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccentric Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 If you fancy further afield my favorite is the Poppy Line on the North Nofolk coast from Sherringham to Holt. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3047-steam-train-at-denmark-hill/#findComment-98803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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