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Well they may no longer operate commuter trains into London but fortunately the classic suburban 'slam door' unit is still around be it only on the short 6 mile Lymington branch and as long as this is the case you can still enjoy the experience. 3Cig 1497 approaches Brockenhurst in the New Forest on the 27th July 2006. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Blue Grey 3Cig 1497 runs along the causeway linking Lymington Town with Lymington Pier on the 27th July 2006. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Lymington is a port for travelling to the Isle of Wight. A ferry can be seen here alongside Lymington Pier as the Blue Grey 3Cig unit approaches in the background. It is quite likely this delightful branch line would not be around today ...the 27th July 2006...if it was not for this the shortest sea crossing to the island. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Lymington Pier Station...now this REALLY is the end of the line for BR's famous slam door trains of the 1960s...pictured on the 27th July 2006. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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The classic Blue Grey BR livery dating from the 1960s still looks good today and to be able to see and picture it on a service train all these years later is a welcomed bonus particularly in such a pleasant surroundings as Lymington Harbour. The date of this view the 27th July 2006. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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A combination of boats and a gloriuos Summer's day provides a perfect background to picture the Blue Grey 3Cig 1497 as it makes its way across the Lymington River to its destination Lymington Pier on the 27th July 2006. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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3Cig 'slam door' 1497 makes its way back towards Lymington Town on the 27th July 2006. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Its nice to be able to combine wild life and trains in pictures but not all places are as ideal as Lymington. Here we see 3 'Cig' 1497 crossing the river while the lone adult swan a her 'cygnets' search for food in the foreground. The date July 27th 2006. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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3 Cig 1497 prepares to depart from Brokenhurst for is short run to Lymington on the 27th July 2006. This South West Trains operated service enables enthusiasts and passengers to continue to experience this classic London commuter train. Up grading the branch to take the new 450s would both cost money and take sets off busier routes so it makes good sence to use these old EMUs...a second Green 3Cig is also available... on this 'Heritage' service that hopefully will run for some time to come. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.