Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 12:20 am
Many thanks for that helpful explanation.free2grice wrote:Normally trains have a run at the bank from Bristol Temple Meads. Britannia would have rejoined the main line at Dr. Days Jct. It would then have slewed across to the main at a steady pace until the last coach approached Lawrence Hill station. It would only then have opened up for the climb to Abbey Wood. <BJ>Geoffers wrote:Britannia seemed to be labouring a little, up the incline, but what do I know.