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  ANDY PIPER & GRANT TRYON  MEMORIAL TRAIN

SUNDAY 7th AUGUST 2011

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This years charities

       

 

Look here for attractions whilst there.

 

Andy Piper

DESTINATIONS:-

Bournemouth:-

We will have nearly 6 hours in Bournemouth to explore some of the seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea.  The town of Bournemouth has it all a vast variety of shops, restaurants and pubs. During the afternoon there is a carnival procession.  Details here

OUR SECOND DESTINATION

POOLE:

You will have just over 5 hours to visit this bustling Quay, the best beaches in England and stunning natural harbour make Poole, Dorset a natural first choice on the South Coast

SWANAGE

If you take the bus connection to Swanage you can travel on the 6 mile steam railway or explore the town. The bus connection will run via the Sandbank ferry and will cost £5 pp.





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UPDATED Thursday 4th AUGUST 2011

SEATS: THERE ARE STILL 12 SEATS AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW.  IF YOU WANT A SEAT CALL TONY ON 07544904865

Anyone still musing whether to book or not, please be aware that owing to the Olympics in 2012 this train won't run, So in all likelihood this will be the last time the train runs for these two fantastic railwaymen, at this very special price.

Tickets were sent out on 25th July.

 

POSTAL BOOKINGS HAVE NOW CLOSED!

The Swanage bus will leave Bournemouth at 11:55, not as stated on the letter.

The Swanage bus is now full.  NO more bookings please

Outward  (These times are finalised be aware platforms may change)

Station Time/Platform Depart/Arrive
Hastings 07:00 Plat 4 Dep.
Ashford International 07:42 Plat 1 Dep.
Tonbridge 08:14 Plat 2 Dep.
Bromley South 08:41 Plat 1 Dep.
Kensington Olympia 09:06 Plat2 Dep.
Reading 10:13 Plat 4 Dep.
Bournemouth 11:47 Plat 3 Arr.
Poole 12:00 Plat 2 Arr.

Return (These times are finalised but be aware platforms may change)

Station Times/Platform Arrive/Depart
Poole 17:10 Plat 1 Dep.
Bournemouth 17:23 Plat 2 Dep.
Reading 18:58 Plat 8 Arr.
Kensington Olympia 19:59 Plat 3 Arr.
Bromley South 20:28 Plat 2 Arr.
Tonbridge 20:57 Plat 3 Arr.
Ashford 21:33 Plat 2 Arr.
Hastings 22:40 Plat 2 Arr.

THANKS AGAIN: We are grateful to Hastings Diesels Ltd, Network Rail and GB Railfreight at running the train at cost on the clear understanding all profits go to charity.  Eventually the letters from all for charities confirming this will be published here.

Grant Tryon

 


The railtour is being run with Hastings line unit 1001.  Click here for much more information.

There will be a bus that meets the train at Bournemouth  and runs to Swanage via the Sandbank ferry.  The bus will return to Poole.  There will be an additional cost of £5.