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  1. Groks212 replied to the thread 21st Century Steam Ltd Tours (Tornado Rail Tours).

    Have just looked on 21st Century website and the booking page for the Ribblehead Rambler says no tours available. The Chatsworth Pullman and Caledonian still say call the booking office to join the waiting list. The update email I received from...

    Jul 24, 2024 at 9:56 AM

  2. Groks212 replied to the thread 21st Century Steam Ltd Tours (Tornado Rail Tours).

    Okay, that makes more sense being a reply to an email you sent them. Maybe your earlier post regarding the date being moved to 21st Sept could well be true after all, even though they said it was a mistake. I await the update, could be the...

    Jul 24, 2024 at 8:31 AM

  3. Groks212 replied to the thread Tornado.

    I know Tornado is down to run trains on the NVR from 24th Aug, I had actually forgotten it is down for driver experience trips from 20th Aug. Bearing in mind it will have to be transported by road from Loughborough, I'd expect it would need to...

    Jul 24, 2024 at 12:39 AM

  4. Groks212 liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Tornado.

    Given the NVR's finances, they need it to come as it does draw the crowds - but right now I'd be thinking "three strikes and you're out" if it's a no-show and looking elsewhere - other locomotives are available after all. One of Mr. Riley's Black...

    Jul 24, 2024 at 12:25 AM

  5. Groks212 replied to the thread 21st Century Steam Ltd Tours (Tornado Rail Tours).

    You must be lucky then as I haven't had an email regarding an update. Anyone else not had that email either? Dave B

    Jul 24, 2024 at 12:23 AM

  6. Groks212 replied to the thread Tornado.

    I think the installation of this ETCS is proving more troublesome than anyone maybe anticipated. I feel sorry for the NVR who are maybe wondering if Tornado's visit in a months time maybe cancelled again. Dave B

    Jul 23, 2024 at 1:25 PM

  7. Groks212 replied to the thread Tornado.

    No it hasn't yet. Still in shed according to someone who works at Loughborough. Dave B

    Jul 23, 2024 at 1:01 PM
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