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North Woolwich comes off the National Network

The final Silverlink train to and from North Woolwich operated as a private special on 10 December 2006, formed of Class 313/1 No 313101. The set was named before departing from. Stratford as 'Silverlink' to mark 160 years of train operation on the North Woolwich line.The final passenger services operated the previous evening, with set No. 313117 operating the final service.



Above: No. 313101 awaits a final departure from North Woolwich with headboard afixed reading '1847 - 2006 LAST TRAIN North Woolwich to Stratford 10 December 2006'.

Below: Nameplate unveiled on Silverlink Class 313/1 No 313101 at Stratford on 10 December 2006, the final train to North Woolwich.
Both Brian Morrison

 

Last Updated: 12 December 2006
 
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