Chris the Driver
@christhedriver.bsky.social
Hello, I am a driver for SWR. All views my own and don't necessarily reflect those of South Western Railway. DM always open.
Turning back on P2 at Alton, next job for 450001 is 1A38 to Waterloo. I will be relieved at Woking on this one for cushions home.
November 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Turning back on P2 at Alton, next job for 450001 is 1A38 to Waterloo. I will be relieved at Woking on this one for cushions home.
Break over and back to the Desiros. A sport model 4-car this time. 450001 will make the run down to Alton as 1A25 today.
The most excellent Alain is in the back so we’re just waiting on time and signal.
The most excellent Alain is in the back so we’re just waiting on time and signal.
November 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Break over and back to the Desiros. A sport model 4-car this time. 450001 will make the run down to Alton as 1A25 today.
The most excellent Alain is in the back so we’re just waiting on time and signal.
The most excellent Alain is in the back so we’re just waiting on time and signal.
Next up is 1D07 down to Dorking. As it was late in, we are having to run fast to Raynes Park to recover service. 455873 & 455870 will do the honours.
November 12, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Next up is 1D07 down to Dorking. As it was late in, we are having to run fast to Raynes Park to recover service. 455873 & 455870 will do the honours.
Morning world! Day 3/3 is here, I signed on at 04:30 for job 2. Up Epsom, a Dorking, down to Alton and back to Woking today.
Another Red day.
Another Red day.
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Morning world! Day 3/3 is here, I signed on at 04:30 for job 2. Up Epsom, a Dorking, down to Alton and back to Woking today.
Another Red day.
Another Red day.
Break over and now out on P4 at Waterloo with 450032 & 450112 which are my units for the rest of my day. Next on my card is 2G23 down to Guildford via Cobham.
November 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Break over and now out on P4 at Waterloo with 450032 & 450112 which are my units for the rest of my day. Next on my card is 2G23 down to Guildford via Cobham.
Seems like only yesterday that I was here. Hang on, it WAS only yesterday!
450019 & 450012 now on P1 at Chessington South awaiting time to depart for Waterloo as 2M18.
450019 & 450012 now on P1 at Chessington South awaiting time to depart for Waterloo as 2M18.
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Seems like only yesterday that I was here. Hang on, it WAS only yesterday!
450019 & 450012 now on P1 at Chessington South awaiting time to depart for Waterloo as 2M18.
450019 & 450012 now on P1 at Chessington South awaiting time to depart for Waterloo as 2M18.
Turning back on P4 at Waterloo, 450012 now leads 450019 as we head on down to Chessington South as 2M11.
Bit nippier today.
Bit nippier today.
November 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Turning back on P4 at Waterloo, 450012 now leads 450019 as we head on down to Chessington South as 2M11.
Bit nippier today.
Bit nippier today.
Prep done (NFF) and shunt into P2 at Guildford complete and we’re ready for service. 450019 & 450012 are my first set today, now open if 2G12 to Waterloo via Cobham is the one for you.
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Prep done (NFF) and shunt into P2 at Guildford complete and we’re ready for service. 450019 & 450012 are my first set today, now open if 2G12 to Waterloo via Cobham is the one for you.
Morning all! Day 2/3 started at 05:10 for job 6. A walk out to North Box to grab my first set and then most of the day is all about the Cobham road, with a Chessington South added in for good measure.
November 11, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Morning all! Day 2/3 started at 05:10 for job 6. A walk out to North Box to grab my first set and then most of the day is all about the Cobham road, with a Chessington South added in for good measure.
Back to Guildford we go! 450064 is now on P1 at Farnham, ready to work 2J23.
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Back to Guildford we go! 450064 is now on P1 at Farnham, ready to work 2J23.
Back on a short one at Guildford. P6 currently hosts 450064 with 2J20 to Farnham its next working.
November 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Back on a short one at Guildford. P6 currently hosts 450064 with 2J20 to Farnham its next working.
Break over and I’ve got a big train now. 444036 & 444007 is on P15 at Waterloo. 1P23 to Portsmouth Harbour fast for this one but I’ll be relieved at Guildford as I have other work to do from there.
November 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Break over and I’ve got a big train now. 444036 & 444007 is on P15 at Waterloo. 1P23 to Portsmouth Harbour fast for this one but I’ll be relieved at Guildford as I have other work to do from there.
Down at Chessington South now on P1. 450013 is back in the lead with 450058 behind and 2M14 is next up.
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Down at Chessington South now on P1. 450013 is back in the lead with 450058 behind and 2M14 is next up.
A bit slippery but we were nicely on time into Waterloo. 450058 will now lead 460013 out of P2 and down to Chessington South as 2M07.
November 10, 2025 at 6:46 AM
A bit slippery but we were nicely on time into Waterloo. 450058 will now lead 460013 out of P2 and down to Chessington South as 2M07.
Prep done (NFF) so we are ready to start service. 450013 & 450058 are now open on P1 at Guildford if you want to ride on 2D08 to Waterloo via Epsom this morning.
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Prep done (NFF) so we are ready to start service. 450013 & 450058 are now open on P1 at Guildford if you want to ride on 2D08 to Waterloo via Epsom this morning.
Morning all! Day 1/3 is here, I signed on at 04:40 for job 1. Platform prep on my first set, up Epsom, a Chessy, blast back to Guildford and a shuttle today.
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Morning all! Day 1/3 is here, I signed on at 04:40 for job 1. Platform prep on my first set, up Epsom, a Chessy, blast back to Guildford and a shuttle today.
Last run. Been into the Tip Road with 450080 and back out again and we are now on P1 at Farnham awaiting time and signal to go back to Guildford as 2J29. Once there, that’s the end of my day and my week.
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Last run. Been into the Tip Road with 450080 and back out again and we are now on P1 at Farnham awaiting time and signal to go back to Guildford as 2J29. Once there, that’s the end of my day and my week.
Last bit coming up. Back on the Desiros now with 450080. Now boarding on P6 at Guildford, we’ll head off to Farnham as 2J26.
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Last bit coming up. Back on the Desiros now with 450080. Now boarding on P6 at Guildford, we’ll head off to Farnham as 2J26.
Break over and I have a 455 set now. Not just a 455 set but a double /8! 455873 & 455870 are boarding on P4 at Waterloo if 2D23 to Guildford via Epsom is your desire today.
November 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Break over and I have a 455 set now. Not just a 455 set but a double /8! 455873 & 455870 are boarding on P4 at Waterloo if 2D23 to Guildford via Epsom is your desire today.
I mean, come on 444011, you’re not even TRYING!
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I mean, come on 444011, you’re not even TRYING!
Time to get out of Dodge. 444011 is my new ride and Guildford Guard Phil (covering a Waterloo job) is in the back. About to leave P5 at Portsmouth Harbour bound for Waterloo on a stopper: 2P94.
Just 2h8m this one!
Just 2h8m this one!
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Time to get out of Dodge. 444011 is my new ride and Guildford Guard Phil (covering a Waterloo job) is in the back. About to leave P5 at Portsmouth Harbour bound for Waterloo on a stopper: 2P94.
Just 2h8m this one!
Just 2h8m this one!
Right then, let’s do this! Service starts from P5 at Guildford for me today. First on my sheet is 2P03 to Portsmouth Harbour. Fast to Haslemere then all stops.
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Right then, let’s do this! Service starts from P5 at Guildford for me today. First on my sheet is 2P03 to Portsmouth Harbour. Fast to Haslemere then all stops.
Morning all! Day 4/4 is here and I signed on at 04:44 for job 4. First trip down to Portsmouth Harbour & back over the new signalling, Epsom home then a shuttle to finish off. And it’s a red day.
November 7, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Morning all! Day 4/4 is here and I signed on at 04:44 for job 4. First trip down to Portsmouth Harbour & back over the new signalling, Epsom home then a shuttle to finish off. And it’s a red day.
Turning back on P4 at Waterloo, 455731 will now lead 455716 to Woking as 2F09.
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Turning back on P4 at Waterloo, 455731 will now lead 455716 to Woking as 2F09.
Prep done (one fault: a crew door locked shut) and we are now on P2 at Guildford to commence service. 455716 & 455731 will form 2G10 to Waterloo via Cobham this morning.
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Prep done (one fault: a crew door locked shut) and we are now on P2 at Guildford to commence service. 455716 & 455731 will form 2G10 to Waterloo via Cobham this morning.