Despite my earlier scepticism, I am coming to the conclusion that it is feasible for VT to be the TOC for this tour. Not only are they providing...
Where does Tornado join/leave the train?
The trip a few weeks ago (16th March?) was out and back via Shap. I think there have been some VT trips which joined the S&C at Hellifield, but...
I was assuming VT were just providing the stock as I doubt they are in a position to act as the TOC with an unfamiliar locomotive over an...
A useful new revenue stream for Vintage Trains. As the stock is vacuum brake only, will there be a diesel in the consist for “resilience”? I...
Yes, I just checked, and there are no diesel hauled trips advertised so far this year, so perhaps the hire of 37 403 has ended. Is there any news...
I was given to understand that VT were hiring in 37 403 pending repairs to their own Class 37. So maybe this is an option?
Regarding the Shakespeare Express from Worcester, my propensity to book would be increased if the assisting diesel was a Class 37 rather than a 47.
Back in November, Michael Whitehouse posted the following: “The SE from Worcester will also pick up at Droitwich and run up the Lickey to New...
I was interested in the Shakespeare Express from Worcester, but my enthusiasm waned when I learned that there would be a diesel on the back/front...
If true, disappointing albeit understandable. Perhaps when the overhaul of Nunney Castle is complete, Mr Hosking will pick up the gauntlet…
As one of those who will only travel where unassisted steam (and opening windows!) are reasonably assured, perhaps I should explain why I was not...
I don't think you can read too much into this. I note that the next VT unassisted steam trip on 10/11th May is now sold out in First and Tourist...
Interested in 1020 Shireman’s comment that “Castles don’t really like long climbs…”. I thought that 5043 had proved that in their fully developed...
Speaking for myself, apart from the lack of opening windows, another reason I dislike the air conditioned Mk 2 carriages, is the reduced size of...
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