Another fine day, so I thought I’d revisit the Eastern section of the Croydon Tramlink trams and routes.

I saw one of the new tram-buses being charged at Orpington Station. The pantograph comes down from the charger:

I’m not sure why it needed quite so many people to watch it though.

First a train to Lewisham, then to Elmers End:

South Norwood Country Park is right by Elmers End station, but the path was a flooded so I gave up on that:

From Elmers End, I got a tram to Sandilands (where the fatal derailment occurred in 2016):

Next was a tram to New Addington. Not the most exciting places, but nicer now than when I first visited:

Part of the route goes through the Addington Hills, so I got a tram back along the line to Coombe Lane:

I was last here when I was walking the London Loop in 2016:
London Loop Walk 4 – Coney Hall to Whyteleafe

Addington Hills is adjacent to the stop, so had a nice walk up to the viewpoint:

Splendid views across London, from Croydon in the west to Docklands in the east:

The back down again, and a tram to East Croydon (looping via West Croydon):

And yet another tram westwards to Wandle Park:

The park is adjacent to the tram stop, and a pleasent spot to stop for lunch:

Then back to the tram stop for a tram back through Croydon to Beckenham Junction and train home:

A lovely day helped by clear blue skies!