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Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by 2857Harry, Aug 13, 2025.

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  1. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    It's 50 mph through Morpeth for all services and therefore the text is nonsense.
     
    Big Al, Mar 24, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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    I am aware of a restriction through Morpeth, and the phrasing rang alarm bells for me given the history of derailments due to excessive speed on the curve.
     
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    It may be superfluous I fail to see it it can be "nonsense".
     
    Gladiator 5076, Mar 24, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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    I think you miss the point. Would you consider running through Morpeth at 50mph to be a highlight of a steam tour on the LNER mainline?
     
    Enterprise, Mar 24, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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    The Sussex Belle page on RTC's website has been updated to now show 34028 as the loco, no longer a Black Five.
     
    Alex Productions, Mar 25, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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    RTC offering £40 off this Saturday’s CME
     
    neildimmer, Mar 25, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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  7. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    That's generous but on the other hand, what sort of experience will it be other than a nice view?
     
    Big Al, Mar 25, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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    guycarr360, Mar 25, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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    Unfortunately for RTC much better competition this weekend. Remarkably there were still a handful of tickets left even on the VT trip according to the Tornado Telegraph earlier this week.
     
    acorb, Mar 25, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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    Indicative of people getting fed up of the same steam locos Tangmere or a Black Five on coffins?
     
    charterboy, Mar 25, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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    And as others have said already that on the same day there's a trip with what I consider to the general public a more well known and popular loco, plus with much more steam milage and unassisted for a lot of the journey, travelling on alot of the same route of the CME. It's no brainer what most people will lean towards when given the option of two.
     
    Alex Productions, Mar 25, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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    Back at the time Tornado was new, on the news and things like Top Gear it may have been in the thoughts of the masses. Not so sure that is the case any more. Back before Covid when RTC were using Tornado and before the whole CDL issue trips were not always full.
    @Big Al mentioned it was a nice view through the window, to a lot that is enough.
    The enthusiast market may see a "uniqueness" in the lack of a diesel, not sure how well that has been marketed outside of the enthusiast bubble, or even appreciated by those just wanting a day out.
     
    Gladiator 5076, Mar 25, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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    Speaking for myself, if it's a straight choice between a journey over required track in a Mk2 and an unassisted run up Shap, I always plump for the former, particularly as there's no guarantees the required track will get done again. It all depends on what you value most.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, Mar 26, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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    To be fair, Vintage Trains are running an Easter promotion that offers 20% off Standard and Pullman tickets for tours that include the Shap Mountaineer. That reduces the standard price from £132.50 to £106. <BJ>

    ''For a limited time, we're offering 20% off Standard and Pullman tickets as a special Easter celebration offer''

    https://vintagetrains.co.uk/the-shap-mountaineer/

    https://vintagetrains.co.uk/the-cambrian-coast-express-pwllheli/

    https://vintagetrains.co.uk/the-north-wales-coast-express/

    https://vintagetrains.co.uk/the-golden-hind/
     
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    free2grice, Mar 26, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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