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Vintage Trains 2026

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Michael Whitehouse, Dec 18, 2025.

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    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    It was Friday and Saturday.
     
    5944, Apr 7, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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    Timings mirror most Saphos trips don't they?
    But take you point about 1 day vs 2, although that might be based on feedback
     
    Gladiator 5076, Apr 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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    From a Vintage email sent to a passenger & posted on wnxx

    "We have been giving some considerable thought to the operation of this train in the current economic climate of rapidly rising costs and available disposable income for would be passengers. As a result, we have decided to simplify the operation of the train, whilst retaining all the benefits and reducing the cost to you! We are confident we can also improve on our original plan, run a little faster and increase the sections when Western Champion will haul the train unassisted. In short, we are altering the train plan to run the trip within a single day, rather than two. The train will now run on Saturday 23rd May."

    May be a late decision, but probably accepts the reality of the financial situation. I see the UKR trip to Loughborough has been cancelled today.

    Hope not too many were foolish enough to book non refundable hotels.
     
    Gladiator 5076, Apr 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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