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Jacobite 2026

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Kt1995, Jan 27, 2026.

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  1. 2857Harry

    2857Harry Well-Known Member

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    And currently has no mainline warning flashes or tender step guards by the looks of it
     
    2857Harry, Jun 8, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    Also not beyond the bounds of possibility that a certain loco owner might be planning to celebrate upcoming 80th birthday by using his pet engine in some way.
     
    26D_M, Jun 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    Maybe its in steam for "14 monthly"? Must be at least that since it was reportedly returned to steam.
     
    26D_M, Jun 8, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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    8151 is vacuum only and I don't think Mr Smith would want it knocked to bits on the WHL when its straight out of the box after overhaul.
     
    Johnb, Jun 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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    Indeed - I would be astounded to see her head north.
     
    Rander, Jun 8, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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    47406, Jun 9, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    So after all the exemption hot air WC has added CDL to fresh air mk2s and fresh air to coffins with CDL. Neat ....
     
    26D_M, Jun 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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    Should give you something else to moan at for a while :eek:
     
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    Clearly it could just be a temporary arrangement to get the afternoon train rolling. And why not. At least it’s mainline steam running. Very much looking forward to the annual photting week in the Highlands in September and glad both trains are on :):):)
     
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    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    You're hardly a silent observer Harry.
    It's great to see the Jacobite back up to full strength but pardon me for not going overboard when it's two months behind schedule without any of the reasons given for the delay being obvious in the latest mode of operation.
    You'll no doubt have a smart answer as to why it is, after all, feasible to run a 2 train Jacobite without the need for exempted mk1s ....
     
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    26D_M, Jun 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    The more optimistic view would be that mk1s will reappear on Dalesmans etc
     
    26D_M, Jun 9, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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    Whilst I’m pleased that the Jacobite is now up to 2 trains a day so that more people can enjoy the ride, I won’t be rushing up there to photograph the dog’s dinner of a rake that’s forming the afternoon train.
     
    Spamcan81, Jun 9, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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    The way it’s formed should mesn always guaranteed the 3 maroons behind the tender, assuming the brake gets run to the middle.

    Plenty of scope up in Scotland for loosing those back 4 and surely invites the challenge.
     
    2857Harry, Jun 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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    If you want to travel First Class you need to buy two tickets. They don't allow single bookings in First Class. Is that new? I don't remember it in previous years.
     
    NathanP, Jun 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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