Vintage Trains 2026

Seems like we have an answer for the presence of the 37, hope nothing too serious

 

AWS issue with Scotsman apparently.

looks like it was a good move having the 37 along then, certainly saved a lot of delay having to find another driver and a light engine from Tys to recover the train and passengers from SOA.

 

And that is something that could have flagged as a potential issue on the run down from York, so 37 likely provided as cover on this basis and has proven its worth.
Hopefully a quick fix.

 

Doubtful that the AWS was used on the run down from York as the 37 piloted it, certainly no requirement for it to have been when an inside loco.

 

Would the cab equipment still not be triggered? Beyond by technical knowledge im afraid!
Either way, the 37 was needed tonight and clearly someone's judgement to include in the formation today was spot on. I shall duly wind my neck in and hope that whatever gremlins are present can be ironed out for a solo run next weekend.

 

I don't know much on AWS either but I'm pretty sure that last December when Mayflower and The Duke double headed only Mayflower as the leading loco had its AWS active as the Duke's had failed previously so going off that they wouldn't have need to have Scotsmans on if the 37 was in front.

 

The AWS and TPWS on the trailing locomotive(s) would be isolated as otherwise you would receive a spurious alert and potential application of the brakes as the signal would revert to danger when the first wheel has passed onto the next circuit.

 

A couple of video stills from yesterday.

 

Here's my footage and snapshots of Flying Scotsman's adventure on the North Warwickshire Line on Valentine's Day. Filmed at Danzey Green and a foot crossing near Bearley Junction. I hope you enjoy it.

 

So, it looks like four trips to Dorridge and then one to Whitlocks End. Another nail in 75 mph claim is there is restrictions at Olton and Tyseley.

 

Are there any times yet for the starts/returns tomorrow please, other than what's on the Vintage Trains website

 

These are on the VT website.

Travel Timings
The following departure times are available for The Moor Street Scot with 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’.

Departure No. Departs Returns
One 10:30 11:30
Two 12:30 13:30
Three 14:30 15:30
Four 16:30 17:30
Five 18:30 19:30

 

hello
if I'm reading it right on the vt web site if you attempt to book a seat it says
Wednesday - 2.30 and 4.30
Thursday - 12.30 - 2.30
Friday - 10-30- 12.30 - 2.30 - 4.30 - 6.30

 

Can't share the document with the times for obvious reasons, but happy to show smokebox facing return times.

TYS 09.50 - BMS 10.00

Ret 1 - Dorridge 11.10 - BMS 11.30

Ret 2 - Dorridge 13.10 - BMS 13.31

Ret 3 - Dorridge 15.10 - BMS 15.30

Ret 4 - Dorridge 17.10 - BMS 17.30

Ret 5 - Whitlocks End 19.24 - BMS 19.49

 

Thank you
Neil