Event:Winter Warmer 2026

Winter Warmer 2026
Date	31 January 2026
Start time	1000 for 1030
Start location	Moorgate
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Escape From The Cold

Saturday 31 January - meeting at 1000 for 1030
Meeting under the clock at Moorgate

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  We intend to take a ride on SL4, part of the Superloop bus network and one of London's newest bus services
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  We should visit both 'shelves' at Canning Town, arriving on the DLR and departing on the Jubilee line. Maybe we'll even get one of the soon-to-be-retired B90/B92 stock/B2K trains.
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  Formerly known as the Princess of Wales, Escape Bar Stratford is the location of our afternoon social

001 day to Winter Warmer 2026

It's time to wash away the winter blues with our first full social of 2026 - the annual 'Winter Warmer'! Join the On Our Lines community with an exploration of south and east London by bus and train, before retreating to a nerdy games bar to warm up and chat about all our recent adventures! We'll be collecting some of our signature Stations of of the Month as we go, as well as sampling a wide variety of London's transport including some of the newest in the city.

You're welcome to join us at any stage along the route, or just head straight to the bar in the afternoon and enjoy a game - we're usually there 'till late!

If you are interested in joining us just sign up below.

We hope to see you there! ☀️

Attendees

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• Jarley (talk)

Ticketing

We recommend attendees use Contactless, Oyster or a Travelcard. We will be travelling in zones 1 to 4, and we expect to reach that cap.

Itinerary

Reporting number	Operator	Departure station	Departure time	Arrival station	Arrival time	Mileage	Traction	Notes
7	Northern line	Moorgate	1036	London Bridge	1039
2J25	Southern	London Bridge	1101	Peckham Rye	1111
2U24	Southeastern	Peckham Rye	1116	Blackheath	1129			Alternatively can board service at 1103 at London Victoria.
SL4	Blue Triangle	Blackheath	1137	East India Station	1201
	DLR	East India	1207	Canning Town	1209
343	Jubilee line	Canning Town	1212	West Ham	1214
62	District line	West Ham	1225	Plaistow	1226			Station of the Month
63	District line	Plaistow	1246	Barking	1253			Station of the Month
2J56	Suffragette line	Barking	1309	Woodgrange Park	1312
Transfer on foot to Forest Gate
9Y75	Elizabeth line	Forest Gate	1332	Stratford	1337
Retreat to Escape Bar in Stratford

Escape Bar

We will be retiring in the afternoon to Escape Bar in Stratford, an LGBTQ-friendly, community pub which serves food and should be accessible to everyone joining us. There are a wide variety of board games that can be borrowed and video games that can be played, and we intend to take full advantage of this! You are, of course, more than welcome to leave us at your convenience - including if you wish to source your own food elsewhere - or join us throughout the evening. We'll keep our Discord updated with our movements but we are usually out until the early evening!

You may also wish to bring a transport-themed game with you for the outing, although you do so at your own risk.

Optional Side Quest

D-Train 230001 is seen at rest at West Ealing in April 2025, ahead of a special trial trip for members of the Branchline Society.

It has been announced that the VivaRail/GWR class 230 'D-Train' is entering service on the Greenford branch on Saturday, and should complete a full day's service for the first time. It is likely that some of our contingent may go to sample the train either first thing in the morning or after the evening social - if you would like to potentially join us for this, please let us know on Discord.

Dress Code

Whilst we do not have any formal dress code for On Our Lines social events, we will always encourage you to wear your railway merch or pride swag, in keeping with the ethos of our community! Of course, please ensure first and foremost that you dress for the prevalent weather conditions of the day, and do ensure that any garments do not display any offensive or distasteful slogans or graphics. Christmas jumpers are actively encouraged!