A cab ride aboard a Southern class 377 from Tattenham Corner to Purley, via Tadworth, Chipstead and Coulsdon. Please note this is the return journey to that I published in August - sorry for the delay!
Great video emmo, lovely journey, you could definitely see the difference between rural parts and built-up parts coming into London, always a pleasure to watch 👍😀👌
45 to 50 years ago I grew up in a house whose garden backed onto the line between Tattenham Corner and Tadworth stations. During that time I walked passed the Tadworth station a lot, and saw Tattenham Corner station a bit from outside, but I've never been on the line. And never saw what happened after the line rounded the corner from Tadworth. Many thanks for the opportunity to ride the line.
I have also recorded the other direction, so it look at my previous videos, you’ll see it uploaded last summer (which was when I recorded both these journeys)
The 5-car Class 377 Electrostars are quite suited to this line. They usually depart London Bridge as a 10-car set and split them at Purley with one set going off the Caterham. The first time I went from East Croydon to Tadworth by train, 9 years ago, they had engineering works on the Caterham branch. At the time, they ran two 455s and at Purley, they told passengers to board the front 4 carriages while someone went and locked all of the doors of the rear unit. After I finished what I was doing at Tadworth, I wanted to see what they did at Tattenham Corner so continued there (a one-day travelcard gives you this flexibility). At Tattenham Corner, they got everybody off the train and started locking the other unit up. They then unlocked the 4 carriages at the London end before allowing people to board. At Purley, they unlocked the rear 4 carriages.
Another nice video. I find these very nostalgic, travelling some of these routes with my parents many years ago now. Many of the stations haven't changed that much and there is still a recollection from the past in this ever changing world, a lot of changes, not for the better unfortunately. You can see why the railways are expensive, with all that infrastructure to keep in order.
Emmo - thank you so much for posting this lovely journey. I have wanted to do this line for some time now (about 25 years to be precise). Being in Toronto does have its disadvantages...
Thanks for the comments. Always nice to hear people enjoy the ride. The reverse journey was uploaded back in August if you want to watch the journey towards Tattenham too
@@emmo999 That sounds like it's a micro-step up, and I know these things are so important - to people who live there. From David, with an Edinburgh New Town postcode.
So I sat down to enjoy your new cab ride video without reading the complete description. Up until about half the way through I kept asking myself, "Why is he stopping at the green signals at the end of the platforms? Is this some kind of special stop and proceed signal?" Then it dawned on me--we aren't riding a tamper. I think I need a cup of tea to wake myself up. Cheers from Wisconsin!
Thanks for another very enjoyable video. Much appreciated. One question if I may? What makes the noise when you pull away at the station, sounds like compressed air? Cheers & thanks.
There’s an air valve on the cab door. I believe it prevents the cab door being opened whilst the train is in motion, but I haven’t put it to the test!! 😂
Another good video lol there to watch, love these on board videos , especially journeys to n from London to southern counties, have you done one from Dorking to Horsham yet ?
Not yet. At the moment, it’s awkward getting in cabs for trips without genuine reason to be there. And I’ve had no reason to make that trip yet, so haven’t had chance to record it
I notice the livery is the same as was used by Central and then the London Midland franchise. These train operators don't have much imagination when it to choosing colour schemes for their fleets. Perhaps it's because they don't actually own the trains and lease them from another company, which is why train travel in the UK is so expensive. Far too many persons on the top rung of the ladder probably doing a 2 day week.
It’s not the same livery as either. The only similarity is they all use green. As for the rest, I refuse to comment, as my channel is to enjoy cab rides, not discuss politics
They are or were under the same ownership (Go Ahead) so it was probably a uniform style. Certainly a lot better than London northwestern that succeeded London Midland
Lots of TOCs don’t own the rolling stock, in fact most of them don’t, yet most of the operators have changed liveries on the rolling stock a number of times. Look at LNER - GNER, NXEC, Virgin and now the Azuma style livery. The Southern franchise was run by Connex 1996 - 2001 and had an all white and yellow strip livery. Far from exciting. Point being, prior to now, TOCs have long been able to create their own liveries even though they don’t own the rolling stock outright.
@@OfficialRyanx That's more than likely why rail travel is so expensive in the UK. Colour schemes Shareholders not to mention the subsidies payed to subsidise the foreign companies that are nationalised in their country of origin, mainly France, Italy, Germany and Holland even as far away as Japan and China too.
@@peterbattey8263 Because of a paint job? Have you ever looked into why our ticket prices are so much larger than other countries? At the moment, it sounds as if you’re grabbing random bits and pieces from out of nowhere.
Great video emmo, lovely journey, you could definitely see the difference between rural parts and built-up parts coming into London, always a pleasure to watch 👍😀👌
Cheers Shaun. Glad you enjoy the content. I’m trying to mix it up a little. I love this backwater line. It’s got character
45 to 50 years ago I grew up in a house whose garden backed onto the line between Tattenham Corner and Tadworth stations. During that time I walked passed the Tadworth station a lot, and saw Tattenham Corner station a bit from outside, but I've never been on the line. And never saw what happened after the line rounded the corner from Tadworth. Many thanks for the opportunity to ride the line.
I have also recorded the other direction, so it look at my previous videos, you’ll see it uploaded last summer (which was when I recorded both these journeys)
An interesting video to watch. Very relaxing. See you on the next! ❤😊
Good to see you enjoying the videos and working through them!
The 5-car Class 377 Electrostars are quite suited to this line. They usually depart London Bridge as a 10-car set and split them at Purley with one set going off the Caterham.
The first time I went from East Croydon to Tadworth by train, 9 years ago, they had engineering works on the Caterham branch. At the time, they ran two 455s and at Purley, they told passengers to board the front 4 carriages while someone went and locked all of the doors of the rear unit. After I finished what I was doing at Tadworth, I wanted to see what they did at Tattenham Corner so continued there (a one-day travelcard gives you this flexibility). At Tattenham Corner, they got everybody off the train and started locking the other unit up. They then unlocked the 4 carriages at the London end before allowing people to board. At Purley, they unlocked the rear 4 carriages.
The same still happens. Caterham, as well as the 5 car 377s, gets 8 car 455s and they lock up the back 4 in each direction between Purley and Caterham
LOve this line with lots of character and views. Will definitely visit it for a journey.
Another nice video. I find these very nostalgic, travelling some of these routes with my parents many years ago now. Many of the stations haven't changed that much and there is still a recollection from the past in this ever changing world, a lot of changes, not for the better unfortunately. You can see why the railways are expensive, with all that infrastructure to keep in order.
Glad you enjoyed the video. In years to come, even these will be history, with changes in rolling stock etc over time
Excellent as always... Thank you my friend...
Thanks, Peter
Thank you for this video. For the info given and for the comments concerning this nice cab ride despite the sky overcast.
Thank you for the feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Thank you again fab video. Paul
Thanks, Paul. Glad you enjoyed it
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Emmo - thank you so much for posting this lovely journey. I have wanted to do this line for some time now (about 25 years to be precise). Being in Toronto does have its disadvantages...
Thanks for the comments. Always nice to hear people enjoy the ride. The reverse journey was uploaded back in August if you want to watch the journey towards Tattenham too
Great channel , like the cab sounds and descriptions on route . Now looking forward to more .
Thank you. More videos already recorded. Just need to find time to get them edited and captioned
Nice to have the return trip view different on the way back This line is very neat and tidy at stations and along the line
It’s somewhat rural until Woodmansterne
nice video , thanks
Glad you enjoyed the ride
Good stuff as always. To those of a certain age Purley means Terry and June.
Purley Oaks, I seem to recall, which is the next station up the line
@@emmo999 That sounds like it's a micro-step up, and I know these things are so important - to people who live there. From David, with an Edinburgh New Town postcode.
Hoppity Tunnel has become my favourite ever tunnel. 🤗 (Along with the equally short Tunnel Dum Dum in Switzerland.) And Stoats Nest Junction
Pouparts? Pyewipe?
So I sat down to enjoy your new cab ride video without reading the complete description. Up until about half the way through I kept asking myself, "Why is he stopping at the green signals at the end of the platforms? Is this some kind of special stop and proceed signal?" Then it dawned on me--we aren't riding a tamper. I think I need a cup of tea to wake myself up. Cheers from Wisconsin!
Ha, yes! This is on board a passenger train
This line is great to have places where the horns are used
Lovely horns around Chipstead
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Richard. Hope you enjoyed it
Fascinating.
I didn’t recognise Smitham under its new designation.
If you look at my previous videos, I uploaded the reverse journey back in August
Thanks for another very enjoyable video. Much appreciated. One question if I may? What makes the noise when you pull away at the station, sounds like compressed air? Cheers & thanks.
There’s an air valve on the cab door. I believe it prevents the cab door being opened whilst the train is in motion, but I haven’t put it to the test!! 😂
I remember December last year when they changed the timetable to have Purley - Tattenham Corner shuttles
Yes indeed. This was filmed last summer
@@emmo999 did u ever get a chance to drive the 456s
Sadly not. Only two cars I drove were 466s
@@emmo999 ok
Very quiet in the modern cab .
Definitely. These trains are fast, smooth and quiet. Great for the passenger, less so for the cranks among us!
Another good video lol there to watch, love these on board videos , especially journeys to n from London to southern counties, have you done one from Dorking to Horsham yet ?
Not yet. At the moment, it’s awkward getting in cabs for trips without genuine reason to be there. And I’ve had no reason to make that trip yet, so haven’t had chance to record it
@@emmo999 ok ,,keep the videos coming
I think I said this in the other vid, the hoppity tunnel is the shortest tunnel on the National rail network at 37 yatds
Certainly someone mentioned it - sorry, can’t remember who quickly
@@emmo999 it was probably me, my house is literally about 30 yards from the tunnel.
Hi Emmo. It's been a while since you last posted a video. Just wondering if there might be any more coming soon?
Hi Mark. Life has been manic, but my aim is to record a new route tomorrow!
What are the square purple signs either side of the trackbed at 8:40 as the train approaches Chipstead Lane Viaduct?
I can’t remember their exact wording, but they’re something to do with where to cut back the embankment for visibility. Will try and find the text!
I notice the livery is the same as was used by Central and then the London Midland franchise. These train operators don't have much imagination when it to choosing colour schemes for their fleets. Perhaps it's because they don't actually own the trains and lease them from another company, which is why train travel in the UK is so expensive. Far too many persons on the top rung of the ladder probably doing a 2 day week.
It’s not the same livery as either. The only similarity is they all use green. As for the rest, I refuse to comment, as my channel is to enjoy cab rides, not discuss politics
They are or were under the same ownership (Go Ahead) so it was probably a uniform style. Certainly a lot better than London northwestern that succeeded London Midland
Lots of TOCs don’t own the rolling stock, in fact most of them don’t, yet most of the operators have changed liveries on the rolling stock a number of times. Look at LNER - GNER, NXEC, Virgin and now the Azuma style livery. The Southern franchise was run by Connex 1996 - 2001 and had an all white and yellow strip livery. Far from exciting. Point being, prior to now, TOCs have long been able to create their own liveries even though they don’t own the rolling stock outright.
@@OfficialRyanx That's more than likely why rail travel is so expensive in the UK. Colour schemes Shareholders not to mention the subsidies payed to subsidise the foreign companies that are nationalised in their country of origin, mainly France, Italy, Germany and Holland even as far away as Japan and China too.
@@peterbattey8263 Because of a paint job? Have you ever looked into why our ticket prices are so much larger than other countries? At the moment, it sounds as if you’re grabbing random bits and pieces from out of nowhere.
have you done a Purley to Caterham cab view ?
Not as yet. The plan is to do a London to Caterham, and return. Hopefully on a 455
@@emmo999 OK thanks as I used to live in Caterham many years ago.