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Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Waterbuck, Nov 18, 2025.

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  1. charterboy

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    Day 7
    Aberdeen to Edinburgh
    https://live.rail-record.co.uk/train.php/?c=U80553&d=2026-04-24

    Edinburgh to Newcastle
    https://live.rail-record.co.uk/train.php/?c=U80556&d=2026-04-24
     
    charterboy, Apr 16, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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    charterboy, Apr 16, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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    All times are now on RTT; looking forward to my annual jolly with some great company. :)
     
    Mick45305, Apr 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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    GWR7812, Apr 17, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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    Ditto, .... 'we go again'
     
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    Waterbuck, Apr 17, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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    Rumour control..
    Day 2. Diesel on front from Penzance to Taunton. Steam on rear.
    Train to turn on Norton triangle at West Somerset Railway.
    Steam on front to Chester.
    Don't shoot the messenger.
     
    meiga, Apr 17, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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    The timings do give that impression. Reverse at Taunton p2, then 80 minutes at signal E483. E483 gives access to the Minehead branch from the down slow. I would've thought going round the triangle at Plymouth would be easier.
     
    5944, Apr 17, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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    That’s not the case, Bill Monteith confirmed yesterday we are steam hauled all the way. The times for the trip to St Blazey for turning are now on RTT.
     
    Mick45305, Apr 17, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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    Either way it gives we punters a leg stretch on what is a long day, the other water stops being in loops.
     
    GW 5972, Apr 17, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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    On the return from Penzance to Taunton, RTT (at present) is giving just a 2 minute stop at Plymouth. It gives the impression that the tour will run from Penzance to Taunton without a water stop. 140+ miles? Very strange. <BJ>
     
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    It shows 32 minutes from St Budeaux Junction to Plymouth, rather than the usual 6.
     
    5944, Apr 17, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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    Apparently the watering point at Plymouth is at the 'country' end of the platform so the loco will pull up at that and only pull into the station proper when it has finished. (So I am told)
     
    Gunslinger1948, Apr 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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    No, plan is, loco is returning to Par/St Blazey Sat evening for turning, then back to Penzance,
     
    Gunslinger1948, Apr 17, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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    The Taunton / Norton F move is for coal and water.

    Looks like the steam returns from Newcastle to Carnforth at the end of day 7, with the Newcastle - York pathed as diesel on day 8.
     
    steamingyorkshire, Apr 17, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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