Cathedrals Express To Yeovil 13-04-09

13th April, and another Cathedrals Express with 70013 Oliver Cromwell, this time to Yeovil via Guildford, Havant, Eastleigh and Salisbury. A late change to the outward route brought the train through Syon Lane and its there that we start the video. This is followed by two shots to the south of Guildford, either side of the former Peasmarsh Junction.
For the return it seemed that the entire population of Liss had turned out to see the train. Those who were unable to get in at the station converged on a field within sight of the platform end and the waiting crowd were treated to a fine departure by 70013. The residents of Guildford were less impressed it seems, by the prospect of a hard working Britannia, and the platforms at London Road were almost deserted.

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Travel & Events

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• 70013
• Oliver
• Cromwell
• Liss

[NN2Blue]

What an excellent compilation - 5* Thanks for sharing. I used to live in Guildford; I never saw many people at London Road, either! LOL - Mike

[1Z64]

You're very welcome Mike. Glad you enjoyed it.

[robmasterman]

A superb piece of work Martyn, with the little add-ons making it a wonderful experience to watch. You were lucky that everyone stood their ground in that field, and this made it a memorable sequence...5* Bob

[1Z64]

Thanks Bob. Yes i was lucky no one broke ranks and they all played their part in making it an unusual enjoyable shot.

[Steamclips]

Really nice work again, the deserted station in the darkness was a good finish to the day.

[1Z64]

Thanks for your comment. I wanted to film the departure from Guildford but time was tight so i settled for London Road as an alternative. It turned out to be a good choice.

[50031mad]

Fabulous work once again mate, your footage never seems to dissapoint me, perfect camera work! really nice build up scenes also! fantastic work 5* and yet another fav for me. Cheers

[No1RailwayEnthusiast]

great Video

[andyg3]

Nice one!

Guildford never seems to draw out many people, even though you have a good vantage point on the bridge that goes over the whole railway.

I was happy to have seen it depart guildford on the return journey. It sounded great!

Hearing it working off into the distance.

Andy

[73096std5]

it certenly draws the crowds i was ment to be seing that at guildford but i was going on holiday that exact day so there for was not able to see it but still another time great vid 5* bye the way

[LSWRlinesider]

Hi Martyn,

Excellent video. I was unable to get out on the 13/04 so have been looking for somebody to post some foottage. Yours is much appreciated. Had planned to get up to Buriton summit on the south side for the crepuscular return. Maybe next time! Keep up the good work.

Regards, Matt

[21C123]

Lovely video, I especially liked the part when Cromwell was departing from Liss. 5*