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Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by RalphW, Mar 4, 2025.

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  1. buzby2

    buzby2 Well-Known Member

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    Latest update to SLL shareholders mentions Saturday 25th October as '28s next main line outing.
    Possibly this refers to RTC's "The Varsity Explorer" (https://www.railwaytouring.net/ve-25-10-25) with steam over the 'new' East-West route from Slough to Chester and a diesel hauled return.
    If correct, then presumably the steam loco returns towards London on the following Saturday hauling the outward leg of "The Chiltern Explorer" (https://www.railwaytouring.net/ce-01-11-25) from Manchester to Reading, via the East-West route again, with a diesel return leg. This trip will enable the steam loco [34028 presumably] and support coach to return direct to Southall.
    No idea where the loco could reside between arrival at Chester and departure one week later from Manchester. Awfully long way for the Dorset-based support crew so hope they get free rail travel warrants.
     
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    I would imagine it would stay at Carnforth for the week, as the stock for the 01/11/25 trip would originate there anyway.
     
    Rander, Sep 26, 2025
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    pete d New Member

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    I’m really out of the loop on the mainline scene, having been actively involved at one point. Are wcrc still digging their heels in over fitting CDL
     
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    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Gladiator 5076, Sep 30, 2025
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    Just noticed the 2026 SSE and Dalesman dates have been announced on the wcr website.
     
    Kt1995, Apr 17, 2026
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  7. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    SSE's both north and south routes. https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
     
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    Outbound Journey: From Hellifield one of the oldest steam engines in service today will take over, for the stunning journey to Carlisle. This alone is a sight to behold as the engine builds up sufficient steam for the highlight of your journey on the famous Settle to Carlisle line.

    Wonder which is the oldest steam loco they are referring to?
     
    neildimmer, Apr 21, 2026
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    Probably just WCR's way of trying to hype up Tangmere to an audience who they hope won't question it. :)
     
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    acorb Part of the furniture

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    That statement has been in there for years, carried a bit of weight when 46115 was in use.
     
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    Well out of the 16 or so mainline steam locos currently available, 34067 is younger than 5 of them, so technically it's true...
     
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  12. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    They are not referring to the oldest loco, per se, only one of the oldest, which happens to be correct.
     
    RalphW, Apr 21, 2026
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    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    neildimmer, Jun 17, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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    Tangmere approaching Bentham, bang on time, shame about the weather and, yes, I was right side of the fence!

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    46223, Jun 17, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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    45698Mars, Jun 17, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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    Nice photo and I do like your comment about being the right side of the fence.

    I got taken to task online some years ago for not having a Bluebell Railway lineside pass by someone who clearly didn't understand the impact of using a zoom lens at its longest setting!

    Bryan - dinosaurs who have watched the film Jurassic World think all fences are electrified - B
     
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