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Overground ELL - Clapham Junction Extension Services Start

On Sunday 9th December 2012, Overground services between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction commenced, ending 103 years of services on the South London Line. James Dixon was there and sent us these photos.

378 units await departure from Clapham Junction 9th December 2012 378 units await departure from Clapham Junction 9th December 2012. On the left, 378143 is in platform 2 with a service towards Surrey Quays and the East London Line. On the right, 378212 is in platform 1 with a service towards Kensington Olympia and beyond.
378138 runs into Clapham High street with a service to Clapham Junction on 9th December 2012 378138 runs into Clapham High street with a service to Clapham Junction on 9th December 2012
A good passenger load on the first day of service. A good passenger load on the first day of service.