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Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26

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  1. charterboy

    charterboy Member

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    No tour booklet in first class on the Blue Peter run. I presumed they hadn't bothered doing one to keep the ticket price down compared to normal Saphos tours
     
    charterboy, 3 März 2026
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  2. charterboy

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    Probably because it's a Wed and those who are still of employment age and don't live near Crewe would require 2 days annual leave

    I'd love to book on the Britannia trip but it's work constraints rather than the fare going up £10

    £149 for first class unassisted steam is still an absolute bargain

    Especially as it's in MK1s which aren't abundant on the network
     
    charterboy, 3 März 2026
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  3. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    I wholeheartedly agree with you, I missed plenty of trips when I was working and now as a pensioner I can do these trips, yes £149 is an absolute bargain!!
     
    neildimmer, 3 März 2026
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  4. Julian Jones

    Julian Jones Member

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    Good evening all.

    Change of work plans (self employed) means I now have the chance to travel on Wednesday.

    If anyone has a spare ticket or tickets please would you be kind enough to drop me a PM? Obviously would pay the full face value of the tickets. Happy to consider either standard or first class.
     
    Julian Jones, 6 März 2026 um 21:55
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  5. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Are there many members on the SNG run?
     
    RalphW, 8 März 2026 um 16:16
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  6. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    i am, actually got same coach and seat number as 60532 run
     
    neildimmer, 8 März 2026 um 17:07
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  7. No.7

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    I am.
    The SNGLT sales team will be on board.
     
    No.7, 9 März 2026 um 05:25
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  8. 1020 Shireman

    1020 Shireman Part of the furniture Friend

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    We are. First run behind No.7 since the overhaul.
     
    1020 Shireman, 9 März 2026 um 09:08
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  9. Big Al

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    Hope it all goes well. Whilst it may be the fastest main line loco currently operational, that won't be on display on this trip. Nevertheless I expect that it will demonstrate that racehorses can also climb hills.
     
    Big Al, 9 März 2026 um 10:04
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  10. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    @Big Al This was demonstrated some 62 years on the 26th September 1964 to be precise, when, after the Crewe to Carlisle run with Sir William Stanier, SNG took over for the section over the Waverley route, and yes climbed like the best of them. I know because I was on it.
     
    RalphW, 9 März 2026 um 10:53
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  11. Mike Wylie

    Mike Wylie New Member

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    Shouldn't be far away from 71000s performace.
     
    Mike Wylie, 9 März 2026 um 15:20
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