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Post by rob66 on Mar 7, 2007 0:07:12 GMT
The GWR that runs beside the Central Line at Northolt (Chilten line) begins at Marylebone. Did it ever begin at Paddington. Getting a bit confused over this.
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Post by 96smitro on Mar 7, 2007 0:58:52 GMT
I think (though other people, please correct me if im wrong!) This was originally part of the GWR, running form Paddington to Birmingham, and ran along the route of the Central line (which wasn't extended until 1947) between the current stations of North Acton (where the line diverges from the main line from Paddington) all away along past West Ruslip and on to Birmingham.
At South Ruslip, the line from Marylebone via Sudbury Hill converges with the main route. This connection is used by Chiltern to run services between Marylebone and Birmingham.This has left the section between North Acton and South Ruslip, more of a branch for the occasional passenger train, and freight movements.
This arrangement originally stemmed from the overcrowding at Paddington that occurred (as Paddington essentially serves the whole of the South West).
In the 1980s BR decided to divert services from Birmingham into Marylebone station, since this station was at the time being under-utilized (the Beeching cuts had basically cut all services north of Aylesbury). Hence why the original main line into Paddington only sees the occasional service now, or for freight trains going via the Greenford branch.
Hope this is clear, other forum members please clear up any inaccuracies that there might be!
Rob.
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Post by edb on Mar 7, 2007 7:49:03 GMT
I had an exciting trip from Paddington to West Ruislip a couple of years ago
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Post by Phil on Mar 7, 2007 10:38:49 GMT
Yes, it was the GWR main line to Birmingham and beyond, as stated above. It was singled a while ago once the main services were diverted to Marylebone, but until very recently (and may still be AFAIK) there was a Padd-High Wycombe and return via that route every weekday morning to keep drivers' route knowledge.
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Post by Chris M on Mar 7, 2007 11:49:44 GMT
According to the National Rail journey planner there is a direct Chiltern service from Paddington to Princes Risborough departing 11:11 arriving 12:13. I haven't been able to find any passenger services in the opposite direction.
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Post by suncloud on Mar 7, 2007 12:04:47 GMT
A train from Gerard's Cross is scheduled to arrive Paddington at 1043 (M-F), and then departs at 1111 for Princes Risborough. The route has been used when Marylebone is not available due to engineering to maintain a through service from London to the Midlands.
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Post by Oracle on Mar 7, 2007 12:46:05 GMT
Old Oak Common West [Junction?]- Northolt Junction:
1001 SSuX Gerrards Cross - Paddington
1111 SSuX Paddington - Princes Risborough
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2007 21:31:10 GMT
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Post by Phil on Mar 7, 2007 22:53:20 GMT
.......or of course the classic 'Let's go to Birmingham' when the line was all double. Filmed in a blue pullman set if y'all remember.
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Post by agoodcuppa on Mar 8, 2007 0:30:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2007 14:57:22 GMT
Yeah, theres one booked passenger train a day each way on the Northolt - Oak Oak Common Junction - Paddington link. 10.01 ex Gerrards X is through West Rui, around 10.35. 11.11 ex Padd is through at about 11.35.
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Post by Phil on Mar 8, 2007 19:32:59 GMT
.......or of course the classic 'Let's go to Birmingham' when the line was all double. Filmed in a blue pullman set if y'all remember. Seeing there's been an interest, I've got a copy on VHS, about 15? years old from when it was shown on 4. If anyone REALLY wants it I can probably knock up a DVD for you, though goodness knows what the quality will be like by then. Let me know if you're desperate. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2007 19:37:07 GMT
And, just thought I'd point out, the accompanying music to Lets go to Birmingham, is a Strauss number!
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Post by Phil on Mar 8, 2007 19:40:15 GMT
And, just thought I'd point out, the accompanying music to Lets go to Birmingham, is a Strauss number! "perpetuum mobile" ( to be pronounced in Italian). |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2007 19:46:40 GMT
That was it, was racking my brains trying to think what it was...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2007 2:38:30 GMT
.......or of course the classic 'Let's go to Birmingham' when the line was all double. Filmed in a blue pullman set if y'all remember. Seeing there's been an interest, I've got a copy on VHS, about 15? years old from when it was shown on 4. If anyone REALLY wants it I can probably knock up a DVD for you, though goodness knows what the quality will be like by then. Let me know if you're desperate. Is that from the 'Going Loco' season? If so, I remember that! They played 'The Great St Trinians Train Robbery' a good few times! |
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Post by Phil on Mar 11, 2007 19:01:40 GMT
Is that from the 'Going Loco' season? Yup- recorded the whole lot (some bits twice......) Shame we didn't have DVD recorders then. |
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Post by chrishiggin on Jun 21, 2007 23:06:01 GMT
I was interested in the video as I was a signalman at Park Royal for four years circa 1964. when on early shift travelling up from W Ruislip Drivers used to drop me off outside the box, saved the walk from Hanger Lane.
My father was a Driver at W Ruislip before going to the Met, so I had a good few cab rides on a Sat as it was fairly quiet.
The line was quite busy until the West Coast line was electrified with an hourly service to Bham as well as a fair few freight workings in and out of Park Royal.
Looking at the video a lot has changed , but a fair amount is still familiar.
chris higgin
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