This route follows the original Eurostar route, where the service used to terminate at London Waterloo and run along the Chatham Main Line, using third rail and overhead lines in the first phase of HS1, when it was known as Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL). Period: 2005-2006 Licenses Eurostar Group South West Trains South Eastern Trains South Central Silverlink Metro (Mobico Group) Rail Operations Group Multiple Units/Locomotives New multiple units The British Rail Class 373 is a TGV-type train designed to operate not only in France and Belgium but also through the Channel Tunnel and into Great Britain. In Mainland Europe, they were known as the TGV TMST, which stands for TransManche Super Train. There are two variants of the Class 373: the Three Capitals sets and the North of London sets. Both of them feature grey seats with brown headrests in standard class and grey seats with burnt orange headrests in first class. "Intérieur d'un TGV TMST sur la LGV Nord, en gare de Lille-Flandres" by Jiel Beaumadier is under licensed by CC BY-SA 3.0. "Second class Eurostar coach interior" by Oxyman is under licensed by CC BY-SA 3.0. British Rail Class 373 Three Capitals Set "9O40 1622 St Pancras International to Paris Nord" by TheJRB is under licensed by CC BY-SA 2.0. They are the most commonly used Eurostar sets. These trains consist of 18 coaches. They also lacked the National Radio Network (NRN), which was widely used on Britain’s railways at the time. They were numbered from 373001-373022, 373101-373108 and 373201-373232. Route services: London Waterloo International - Ashford International. North Pole depot - London Waterloo International. British Rail Class 373 North of London Set 373308 Eurostar at the National Railway Museum York by Train Photos is under licensed by CC BY-SA 2.0. They are the least-used Eurostar sets. These trains consist of 14 coaches. Their name suggests they were originally used for the cancelled Regional Eurostar services, which operated between cities north of London, such as Edinburgh, and Paris and Brussels. They have the National Radio Network (NRN), which was widely used on Britain’s railways at the time. They were numbered from 373301 to 373314. Route services: London Waterloo International - Ashford International. North Pole depot - London Waterloo International. Deluxe locomotives British Rail Class 37/6 This Class 37 was a modified version of the Class 37/5. They were originally designed to haul trains on the Nightstar Sleeper service over non-electrified parts of Britain’s railways. But after the service’s cancellation, they were later used by Eurostar when it used Waterloo International. Eurostar used them for driver training, route learning, and rescuing failed Eurostar trains. Existing multiple units British Rail Class 465/9 Networker Route services: Chatham Main Line: Brixton - Swanley - Farningham Road. Chatham Main Line, Kent Downs Line & Southeastern Main Line: Brixton - Swanley - Ottford - Ashford International - Folkestone West. British Rail Class 158 (2-car variant) Route services: South West Main Line: London Waterloo-Earlsfield. British Rail Class 170/3 Route services: South West Main Line: London Waterloo-Earlsfield. British Rail Class 377/2 Route services: West London Line: Willesden Junction - Clapham Junction. British Rail Class 375 Electrostar (unrefurbished) They are similar to the Electrostar used in Southeastern High Speed Extended. But they have a different interior. Route services: Chatham Main Line: Brixton - Swanley - Farningham Road. Chatham Main Line, Kent Downs Line & Southeastern Main Line: Brixton - Swanley - Ottford - Ashford International - Folkestone West. British Rail Class 313/1 They are similar to the British Rail Class 313/2, except they have 228 seats instead of 202 seats. Route services: West London Line: Willesden Junction - Clapham Junction. Stations On the South West Main Line: London Waterloo International Vauxhall Queenstown Road Clapham Junction Earlsfield On the Chatham Main Line: Wandsworth Road (not in use) Clapham High Street (not in use) Brixton Herne Hill West Dulwich Sydenham Hill Penge East Kent House Beckenham Junction Shortlands Bromley South Bickley St Mary Cray Swanley Farningham Road West London Line Willesden Junction Shepherd's Bush (under construction) Kensington (Olympia) West Brompton Clapham Junction Kent Downs Line Eynsford Shoreham Otford Kemsing Borough Green & Wrotham West Malling East Malling Barming Maidstone East Bearsted Hollingbourne Harrietsham Lenham Charing Ashford International On High Speed 1 Ashford International Southeastern Main Line Ashford International Westenhanger Sandling Folkestone West railway station Depots Great Western Main Line: "Eurostar at sidings of eastern site of North Pole depot, GWML on far side (2007)" by Oxyman is under licensed by CC BY-SA 2.0. North Pole Depot (Eurostar) West London Line: Willesden Traction Maintenance Depot (Silverlink Metro) South West Main Line Wimbledon Traincare Depot (South West Trains) Southeastern Main Line: Ashford Depot (Southeastern Trains) Length West London Line: 9.6 km (6 miles) South West Main Line: 9.6 km (6 miles) Chatham Main Line: Kent Downs Line: Timetable London to Paris Eurostar: Every Monday and Friday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart London at 10:10 and arrive at Ashford at 11:00. Every Saturday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart London at 07:37 and arrive at Ashford at 08:29. Every Sunday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart London at 08:01 and arrive at Ashford at 08:59. Depart London at 09:04 and arrive at Ashford at 09:59. Depart London at 12:04 and arrive at Ashford at 12:59. Depart London at 17:09 and arrive at Ashford at 17:59. Depart London at 19:09 and arrive at Ashford at 19:59. From Monday to Saturday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart London at 06:34 and arrive in Ashford at 07:24 Depart London at 09:09 and arrive in Ashford at 09:59 Depart London at 12:09 and arrive in Ashford at 12:59 Depart London at 17:09 and arrive in Ashford at 17:59 Weekdays from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart London at 05:34 and arrive in Ashford at 06:27 Depart London at 07:09 and arrive in Ashford at 07:59 Paris to London: Every Friday, from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart Ashford at 22:08 and arrive in London at 22:57. Every Saturday, from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart Ashford at 07:37 and arrive in London at 08:29. Every Sunday, from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart Ashford at 10:09 and arrive in London at 11:03. Depart Ashford at 14:04 and arrive in London at 14:53. Depart Ashford at 15:38 and arrive in London at 16:27. Depart Ashford at 17:07 and arrive in London at 17:56. Depart Ashford at 18:07 and arrive in London at 18:56. Depart Ashford at 19:09 and arrive in London at 19:58. Depart Ashford at 21:39 and arrive in London at 22:28. Depart Ashford at 21:39 and arrive in London at 22:28. Depart Ashford at 22:08 and arrive in London at 22:57. Every weekday, from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart Ashford at 18:07 and arrive in London at 18:56. Depart Ashford at 22:08 and arrive in London at 22:57. From Monday to Saturday, from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart Ashford at 10:09 and arrive in London at 10:58. Depart Ashford at 14:04 and arrive in London at 14:53. Depart Ashford at 17:07 and arrive in London at 17:56. Depart Ashford at 19:09 and arrive in London at 19:58. From Monday to Thursday and Saturday, from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart Ashford at 21:39 and arrive in London at 22:28. London to Marne-La-Vallée Eurostar: From Monday to Saturday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart London at 09:37 and arrive at Ashford at 10:31. Every Sunday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart London at 09:34 and arrive at Ashford at 10:31. Marne-La-Vallée to London Eurostar: Every day from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart Ashford at 19:37 and arrive in London at 20:28. London to Brussels Eurostar: Every Saturday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart London at 06:26 and arrive in Ashford at 07:19. Every Sunday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart London at 08:33 and arrive in Ashford at 09:29. Depart London at 12:36 and arrive in Ashford at 13:32. Depart London at 16:39 and arrive in Ashford at 17:29. From Monday to Saturday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart London at 08:39 and arrive in Ashford at 09:30. Depart London at 12:40 and arrive in Ashford at 13:30. Depart London at 16:39 and arrive in Ashford at 17:29. Weekdays from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart London at 06:10 and arrive in Ashford at 06:59. Brussels to London Eurostar service: Every Saturday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart Ashford at 08:04 and arrive in London at 08:55. Depart Ashford at 09:34 and arrive in London at 10:26. Every weekday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart Ashford at 10:34 and arrive in London at 11:26. Depart Ashford at 16:34 and arrive in London at 17:26. From Monday to Saturday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart Ashford at 13:37 and arrive in London at 14:27. Depart Ashford at 15:34 and arrive in London at 16:23. Depart Ashford at 18:34 and arrive in London at 19:28. Depart Ashford at 21:04 and arrive in London at 21:56. Every Sunday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of July 2006: Depart Ashford at 08:38 and arrive in London at 09:36. Depart Ashford at 13:37 and arrive in London at 14:27. Depart Ashford at 16:34 and arrive in London at 17:23. Depart Ashford at 18:34 and arrive in London at 19:24. Depart Ashford at 21:04 and arrive in London at 21:56. London to Bourg-St-Maurice: Every Saturday from the 23rd of December 2005 to the 15th of April 2006: Depart London at 09:43 and arrive in Ashford at 10:45. Only on the 10th, 17th & 24th March 2006: Depart London at 18:39 and arrive in Ashford at 19:30. Only on 17th, 18th 24th, 25th February, 3rd & 31st March and 7th & 14th April 2006: Depart London at 20:12 and arrive in Ashford at 21:19. Bourg-St-Maurice to London: Every Saturday from the 23rd of December 2005 to the 15th of April 2006: Depart Ashford at 15:37 and arrive in London at 16:28. Also on the 19th & 26th of February and 5th March 2006 Depart Ashford at 15:37 and arrive in London at 16:28. Every Saturday from the 24th of December 2005 to the 22nd of April 2006 Depart Ashford at 06:34 and arrive in London at 07:35. London to Bordeaux St Jean Every day from the 12th of January 2006 to the 8th of April 2006: Depart London at 08:39 and arrive in Ashford at 09:30. Bordeaux St Jean to London Every day from the 12th of January 2006 to the 8th of April 2006: Depart Ashford at 13:37 and arrive in London at 14:27. Depart Ashford at 21:04 and arrive in London at 21:56. London to Marseille-Saint-Charles Every weekday from the 12th of January to the 8th of April: Depart London at 07:09 and arrive in Ashford at 07:59 Every day from the 12th of January to the 8th of April: Depart London at 08:39 and arrive in Ashford at 09:30. Depart London at 12:40 and arrive in Ashford at 13:30. Every Friday and Sunday from the 12th of January 2006 to the 8th of April 2006: Depart London at 16:39 and arrive in Ashford at 17:29. Marseille-Saint-Charles to London From Monday to Saturday, from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of April 2006: Depart Ashford at 10:09 and arrive in London at 10:58. Every day from 12th Febuary to 8th April: Depart Ashford at 18:34 and arrive in London at 19:28. Depart Ashford at 21:04 and arrive in London at 21:56. London to Cologne Köln Hbf Every weekday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of April 2006: Depart London at 06:09 and arrive in Ashford at 06:59. Every Saturday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of April 2006: Depart London at 06:26 and arrive in Ashford at 07:20. Every day from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of April 2006: Depart London at 08:39 and arrive in Ashford at 09:30. Depart London at 12:40 and arrive in Ashford at 13:30. Cologne Köln Hbf to London Every weekday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of April 2006: Depart Ashford at 10:34 and arrive in London at 11:26. Every day from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of April 2006: Depart Ashford at 13:37 and arrive in London at 14:27. Depart Ashford at 18:34 and arrive in London at 19:28. From Sunday to Friday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of April 2006: Depart Ashford at 16:34 and arrive in London at 17:26. From Monday to Saturday from the 12th of February 2006 to the 8th of April 2006: Depart Ashford at 15:34 and arrive in London at 16:23. London to Avignon: Every Saturday from the 8th of July 2006 to the 31st of August 2006. Depart London at 07:09 and arrive in Ashford at 08:02. Avignon to London: Every Saturday from the 15th of July 2006 to the 31st of August 2006. Depart Ashford at 20:35 and arrive in London at 21:30. Southeastern trains timetable 2006 Southern trains timetable 2006 Silverlink Metro timetable 2006 Scenarios Early morning engineering works to Paris - There are engineering works on the Chatham Main Line. Drive this Eurostar train from London at 7:56 am and arrive at Ashford at 08:59 am. North Pole depot - Drive the Eurostar through the washer at North Pole depot. Then drive the train from North Pole depot to St Pancras for the first Eurostar service. Class 37/6 to the rescue - Drive the Class 37/6 from North Pole depot to Farningham Road Station to rescue a broken-down Eurostar Train. Then haul the train all the way to Waterloo. Why this route is fun and interesting: It brings back memories of people who have experienced the Eurostar when it terminated at London Waterloo. It brings back memories of people who rode the BR Class 313 train on the West London Line before London Overground took over. The unrefurbished British Rail Class 373 used for the Eurostar service is the world’s first high-speed train to run on both third rail and overhead line. Unlike the British Rail Class 395, where players have to switch between third rail and overhead line while it stops, the Class 373 can switch between third rail and overhead line without stopping or slowing down. One of the North of London Eurostar sets (number 373313/373314) reaches a top speed of 334.7 km/h (208.0 mph) as it travels on the Medway Viaduct through the first phase of HS1, making it the fastest train in the UK. In one scenario, you have to recreate the speed record run using one of the North of London sets. The Eurostar is one of the most highly requested railway brands in TSW. The HS1 has a speed limit of 300 km/h (186 mph) for Eurostar train services. This is the first time that users can drive a train at this speed on the HS1. It features passenger announcements in English and French. This makes the first TSW route to have passenger announcements in more than one language. It features a new variant of the British Rail Class 37. The sound of the Eurostar Train travelling past at 300 km/h is so satisfying. It provides more services to the Class 313/1, Class 158, Class 170, Class 375, Class 465/9, and Class 377/2. It features the refurbished British Rail Class 313/1 and the unrefurbished British Rail Class 375 Electrostar. First time using Guard Mode on Class 465/9, Class 158, Class 170, and Class 375. The Eurostar trains have a unique guard mode. It involves: checking for any faults on the train before departure, such as ensuring that the off-side doors and cab doors are locked, that the windows are intact, that the safety equipment (such as a window hammer and safety cards) is in place, and that there is no garbage or spills on board. Use the fault and call display to see any faults on the train. There are two train managers on one train. One of them makes announcements after departure and before arrival in London, closes the doors, signals to the driver for departure, and takes care of the passengers in the front half of the train. The other takes care of passengers in the rear half of the train and assists the driver as needed. These managers also swapped roles as the train returned to London. Greeting passengers as they boarded and unboarded the train. Helping some passengers find their seats before departure. Making sure that the luggage is stored safely and secured in the luggage compartment. Making sure that the vestibules and corridors are cleared. Greet passengers and ask them for any information as you walk the entire first half of the train after departure and before arrival. When arriving in Ebssfleet and Ashford, assist the other train manager to ensure that all the passengers are safely off and on the train, help both arriving and departing passengers if needed, and ensure everything is safe at your end of the train when it’s time for the other train manager to close the door. Blow the guard’s whistle, and then use torchlights to communicate with the other train manager during the door-closing process, as the train is quite long. After closing the door next to you, use the key switch (located next to the door) to signal the driver for departure. Set up the train’s passenger information system, which includes coach numbers, the train number, and destination, before departure in the train’s guard compartment. If you have any suggestions, please don't hesitate to share them with me.
I was just thinking of making this exact route suggestion. Did you also watch Nick Badley's latest YT video following the old Eurostar route?
