A footbridge connects Platform 1 and 2 at Ropley where this photo was taken. Eastbound, excuse me, the "up" train (All trains travelling towards London are "up" trains, away from London they are "down" trains.), headed by LMS Black Five number 45379 is just climbing off the 1 in 80 grade, or 1.25 percent, approaching Ropley. The lower quadrant semaphore signals are set to "Danger" for opposing traffic as the Black Five switches onto the Platform 1 track. Mid Hants mainline traffic is controlled by token.