Fisons Weedkiller train, Tonbridge, Sept 1982.
The BR Southern Region was usually the preserve of Chipman's Ltd when it came to weed control train operation as the company had two train sets based at Horsham in West Sussex.
Not the best shot in the world and taken in haste, this image depicts one of the two Fisons weed control trains sets which were based at Chesterton Junction north of Cambridge, it is seen passing through platform 1 at Tonbridge.
The consist hauled by 33 212 features 3 x 46 ton TTV class B oil tanks hired from either BP or Shell-Mex to carry water along with private owner departmental coaches FA 99905 (ex LMSR Brake Third class Corridor] nearest followed by stores van FA 99906 (ex GWR Gangwayed Brake) and finally spray coach FA 99903 (ex LMSR Third class open) on the rear.
Fisons Weedkiller train, Tonbridge, Sept 1982.
The BR Southern Region was usually the preserve of Chipman's Ltd when it came to weed control train operation as the company had two train sets based at Horsham in West Sussex.
Not the best shot in the world and taken in haste, this image depicts one of the two Fisons weed control trains sets which were based at Chesterton Junction north of Cambridge, it is seen passing through platform 1 at Tonbridge.
The consist hauled by 33 212 features 3 x 46 ton TTV class B oil tanks hired from either BP or Shell-Mex to carry water along with private owner departmental coaches FA 99905 (ex LMSR Brake Third class Corridor] nearest followed by stores van FA 99906 (ex GWR Gangwayed Brake) and finally spray coach FA 99903 (ex LMSR Third class open) on the rear.