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The Royal Duchy 2025

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by free2grice, May 24, 2025.

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  1. Charles Smythe

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    Is that confirmed? If so that's very unfortunate indeed and a real kick in the teeth for the passengers. WCRC really are letting their tour organisers down.
     
    Charles Smythe, Aug 28, 2025
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    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    I think you are being overly dramatic . Could quite conceivably have had to be Diesel hauled due to fire risk . The loco situation isn't ideal but even if the full WCRC pool could be utilised there may still be availability and gauging issues to preclude them . I'm sure RTC and WC will look after the passengers and give them an enjoyable day out
     
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    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

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    No, I didn't misread your post. The conversation was about the Royal Duchy being diesel hauled on Sunday and your reply was as below. <BJ>
     
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    MellishR Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    I'm with @Sidmouth on this. Some tours recently have been diesel hauled because of fire risk, and some haven't. Even if a suitable steam loco had been available for this particular trip, someone booking the trip would have been taking pot luck whether on the day they would get steam or diesel.
     
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    47.812 and 47.802 5Z30 en route from Southall to Kingsland Road at present.

    A meagre 7 coaches for the run tomorrow. <BJ>
     
    free2grice, Aug 30, 2025
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