The Cappagh Capital Campaigner Railtour 03/08/24

On Saturday 3rd August 2024, Branch Line Society, in collaboration with GBRf, DC Rail, Cappagh Group and others, operated a charity railtour from Derby to Hove, taking in an interesting, if circuitous route! Raising thousands of pounds for Martin House Hospice, the passengers were kept entertained with a ramble around London, before heading to the coast at Hove. The tour started out travelling via the Midland Mainline and WCML as far as Wembley Yard, where we spot 69008 charging through Berkhamsted in the morning. We then overtake the tour as 69008 was handing over the baton to DC Rail Class 60s, numbers 60028 and 60055, to take the tour forward. We see the pair at both Imperial Wharf and Wimbledon, after it took an unusual route via Tooting, allowing us to overtake it once again.
The tour then continued to Chessington Coal Siding, becoming the first passenger train to visit the facility in over 40 years! We see the train heading back up the Chessington South branch at Tolworth, descending the steep gradient. Whilst the tour had a brief break at London Waterloo, we manage to catch up with it again at Vauxhall, this time heading towards its eventual destination of Hove. Once again, an unusual routing via Linford Street Junction, Tulse Hill and Crystal Palace allowed us to catch up with the tour one final time at East Croydon. Enjoy!

[@DiamondMaster20]

A great video of this rail tour. I really enjoyed watching the captures from the different locations, as well as the trips to get there. Great description as well. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ACETrainsUK]

@@DiamondMaster20 thank you!

[@allan5919]

Super video. Nicely filmed at all of the locations. 👍

[@ACETrainsUK]

@@allan5919 thank you!

[@swearingkevo]

Cracking coverage

[@ACETrainsUK]

@@swearingkevo Thank you for watching!

[@antman09ful1]

Great video you did yesterday Andrew, at one time we was both on the same train, and same platform. Take care Mike. 😊😊

[@ACETrainsUK]

@@antman09ful1 thank you Mike, I'll check your video out now

[@Desiro360]

Cool video. Nice one. Hope you're having a good weekend. 😀

[@ACETrainsUK]

@@Desiro360 Thank you!

[@BritishRail60062]

Really loved this video. This has got me thinking about a project. Based on the Metra EMD SD70MACH's they have in Chicago that are converted freight locomotives into passenger locomotives. I was thinking that if something could be done with the Class 60's like this by adding HEP generators to 11 locomotives and use the CAF Mk5a stock with these? Also uprate the traction motors for 100mph workings? The Metra SD70MACH's have been uprated to 95mph for passenger work, so seeing this video gave me an idea. Anyway mate, I really enjoyed the video :).

[@ACETrainsUK]

@@BritishRail60062 Thanks for watching!

[@premikyam2726]

brilliant footage. The BR Mk II coaching stock remain far superior to any modern day Azuma / Pendolino. Even the Mk I restaurant and BG look the part.

[@ACETrainsUK]

@@premikyam2726 and more comfortable too!