Special arrangements for tennis @ Wimbledon

It would have been pointless due to the variable nature of tip-out times at Southfields.

The extra is published in the WTT, and there is a dedicated duty covered by an Acton driver who will either a) stable the train as booked if it is not required or b) work the train as required (as happened over the fortnight), stabling by 2305 at Ealing Common.

If, as generally put forward, it is unreasonable to have an enhanced service, running to specific varied paths or extra trains to specific paths, then Seth correctly points out there is a spare train already in the WTT available and crewed to provide ad-hoc extra trips.

However, Seth did also clearly state that there is nothing to stop a special TTN operating in which a second spare train is provided earlier and thus formally crewed. A special TTN does not have to have a specific path when the days requirements for it are not known.



In addition to the other trains identified as capable of providing coverage T162 is surplus from Edgware Road at 19.29

In fact ...T240 could be taken as early as 1553. It originates from Goldhawk Road at 1539 runs to Moorgate and then stands spare for use as required until 1905 arrive Hammersmith 1936. Just a matter of getting a District T/op on it at Edgware Road be they a spare or specially rostered under a TTN.

I never said it was impossible - I have however offered the point that there are many factors at play, and it is often far easier said on here with the benefit of hindsight and all the time in the world to scrutinise things whereas a controller on the day has all the luxury of 20 seconds to make a snap decision which may or may not be the correct course of action.





Indeed, but (as previously examined) I would question it's usefulness given the time it becomes available. It could be a Saviour if the Tennis finishes late, but if the heavens open at 6pm.....


162 is a useful suggestion - it's certainly not one I had considered to be honest.

I wonder if your train 240 suggestion, which I really like and wish I'd thought of first ( ;D ;D), is actually realistic. Given the reliability/availability of C stocks (which this train is I presume ironically in place for), I wonder how often it gets canceled given that it would attract a minor item in comparison with a Circle canceled through the peak

Whilst i don't know, i'd wager it is the first train to get cancelled if there is insufficient stock ! I'd presume "on high" can dictate it must run if they have a special need (or special TTN) for it though.

I'd also fancy the turn that crews it is popular too ;D ;D

You know how I've commented in this thread about 'I've never found a TTN for Wimbledon'..........

Well..... I now have in my paws a copy of TTN 161/72, typewritten on foolscap: 'Special Train Arrangements for Lawn Tennis at Wimbledon, Monday 26th June to Tuesday 11th July'

I'll have to compare it properly with WTTs 96 and C96, but it looks like 5 interpeak stablers had their booked workings cut short for the Mid-day arrangements, 4 trains did not stable straight after evening busy.

The Edgware Road/ Putney Bridge service was extended to Wimbledon and the now-familiar Wimbleware service was run. Programme Machine rolls were punched and used for this service, which rather vindicates my thoughts about providing a timetabled service.

If I get chance, I'll type it up in the historical section.