Xena Worried prince Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I, unusually, have tomorrow off and I thought I would partake in a bit of Train Spotting. I have done some basic research and gotten a good solid thermos, a sandwich box for my cheese and pickle sandwiches and a heavy duty hooded jacket (with fur lining around the hood and cuffs) I have been told that Clapham Junction Station is a good place to go but I need some advice Where is the best place to stand to get the maximum exposure to passing trains, which platform and also are there any 'specials' due through tomorrow ? Finally do I need a platform ticket or can I just wonder down without a ticket and possibly a note from my Mum ? Any help or comments greatly appreciated Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 For real? Each to their own. Having said that I saw from my desperately dull commuter train an admittedly pretty steam train pootling into Victoria the other day. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Be careful: 'Spotters are territorial and guard there 'pitches' with vigour. If you rub someone up the wrong way by spotting on their manor, you are liable to get half an egg and cress sandwich thrown at you.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Trainspotter Banned...Leave your rucksack at home... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Train Spotting pah.Train Spotter Spotting is where it?s at now days. Apparently it?s the new rock ?n roll. Oh and if you have thought about renting that film on the subject, don?t bother. There is no spotting and only one train. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.London Suburbs Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Excellent idea Xena.As luck would have it I'm, also, free tomorrow and was thinking of doing some Trainspotting on The Bluebell Railway Line in parts of Sussex.Do you want to come and compare notes?I've got some tasty Egg and Cress Sandwiches already prepared and I can do more, if required. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Worried prince Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Tony.London Suburbs Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Excellent idea Xena.> > As luck would have it I'm, also, free tomorrow and> was thinking of doing some Trainspotting on The> Bluebell Railway Line in parts of Sussex.> > Do you want to come and compare notes?> > I've got some tasty Egg and Cress Sandwiches> already prepared and I can do more, if required.For Real ... wow What a pity I don't like Egg and Cress sandwiches, they give me spots and chronic wind Pity - maybe another day as I have my heart set on Clapham Junction (I never thought it would happen) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.London Suburbs Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Xena: Worried prince Wrote:What a pity I don't like Egg and Cress sandwiches,they give me spots and chronic wind Yeah! Thinking about it, me too. I've just thrown them away, which is a shame as they have all been reduced in Nettos from ?1.60 to 40 pence,each. Pity - maybe another day as I have my heart set on Clapham Junction (I never thought it would happen)Maybe we could squeeze a day in anytime Xena.I'm a Member of The Bluebell Railway Preservation Society and we catch the Bluebell Bus from East Grinstead, 12 miles off the A22, passing South Godstone, NewChurch and Felbridge en route.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Great you bring the smack and I'll bring the air pistol.And if Dangerous Andy is available I can bring a pyschotic Scot in the Begsby mould.It's going to be a great day.Mind I heard it might rain so perhaps we might be better bringing macks rather than smack.It's your day so you decide Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Do you shee the beast, have you got it in your shights? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Yesh mish Moneypenny, thish target shood pershent no shignificant problemsh. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Or develop a speech impediment on your day off. It seems to be all the rage. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Oo do yah tink your torkin to brah? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 oo do yah yahoo oodo yah. That's the Beach Boys isn?t it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 No. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Tony.London Suburbs Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Xena: Worried prince Wrote:> What a pity I don't like Egg and Cress> sandwiches,they give me spots and chronic wind > > Yeah! Thinking about it, me too. I've just thrown> them away, which is a shame as they have all been> reduced in Nettos from ?1.60 to 40 pence,each.> > Pity - maybe another day as I have my heart set on> Clapham Junction (I never thought it would> happen)> > Maybe we could squeeze a day in anytime Xena.> > I'm a Member of The Bluebell Railway Preservation> Society and we catch the Bluebell Bus from East> Grinstead, 12 miles off the A22, passing South> Godstone, NewChurch and Felbridge en route..My dad's a life member of the bluebell... maybe you three should hook up and have a delightful day... just a thought :p Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Worried prince Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 I hope to see a Diesel Shunt tomorrow as they normally have a long following of carriages, each branded with different goods I also heard that the Orient Express sometimes goes through Clapham Junction, or was it a restaurant called "The Orient Express Noodle Bar" Near Clapham JunctionWhat is the best way to get there ? is the East London Line working yet ? ohh the possibility of taking the number of the train I am traveling on to spot trains and to get their numbers is just too exciting for words... I hope that I have just dropped Egg Mayonnaise down my trousers and not something else. I too have an Air Rifle, but can't see the relevance to spotting trains ? Maybe I need to take my Bulldog with me Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 The only thing that I do on a day off is try and come up with an excuse to bunk off the following day. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I?m actually pretty worried about Keef here. Apparently he has the, ?beast in his shites?. Sounds nasty. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 We've all had that at some point on a Saturday morning Brendan. No shame in it Keef, little less Faaal next time though eh. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrussel Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Xena: Worried prince Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I hope to see a Diesel Shunt tomorrow as they> normally have a long following of carriages, each> branded with different goods > > I also heard that the Orient Express sometimes> goes through Clapham Junction, or was it a> restaurant called "The Orient Express Noodle Bar"> Near Clapham Junction> > What is the best way to get there ? is the East> London Line working yet ? ohh the possibility of> taking the number of the train I am traveling on> to spot trains and to get their numbers is just> too exciting for words... I hope that I have just> dropped Egg Mayonnaise down my trousers and not> something else. > > I too have an Air Rifle, but can't see the> relevance to spotting trains ? Maybe I need to> take my Bulldog with meDoes it make you feel big, to mock the hobbies of others?Actually, your posts on this matter are truly hilarious. The best comedy is always that with an original take on an original and unexpected subject. And truly, few people have trod this path before, the ridicule of train-spotters. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 In warm weather a bottle of weak lemon barley squash is a boon.Tip - dont use water soluble pens, its a bugger when it rains and you lose your numbers. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPhil Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I read somewhere that you are not allowed to trainspot on clapham junction station anymore. something to do with anti terror measures.not totally sure thou Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-184830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Xena....are you still here, or have you been arrested? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-185300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Looks like you're on a safe wicket here Xena, just don't mock/comment on anybody's leisure activity will you. oh no there will be no takers for that kind of stuff, well not from those big boys anywayEnjoy your dayW**FP.s What level have you got to & what platform are you using ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5750-day-off-and-advice-needed/#findComment-185342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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