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On Jun 3, 11:42 pm, "Peter Masson" wrote:
"E27002" wrote



The down tunnel was particularly interesting because the trains
literally came up Hotel Curve, into the platfrom, on the suburban side
of Kings Cross. It was a sight to behold. I remember feeling some
regret when the service ended.

The Hotel Curve must have been particularly horrible for loco crews in
steam
days. As well as the suburban passenger service there was a heavy
cross-London freight service. The Hotel Curve was on a 7 chain radius,
with
part of it climbing at 1 in 35.

That must be close to the maximum in the UK.

It was practically as steep up from Snow Hill to Ludgate Hill, though at
least there bankers were allowed - they weren't normally on the Hotel Curve.
The current route from City Thameslink to Blackfriars is even steeper, but
it's only used by emus.

Peter