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The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26

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  1. TheModster

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    Timings are out for Clan Line's trip to Worcester with the Pullmans. Assuming we get the significant railfall it looks like it'll be going unassisted throughout:

    https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/se...-26/0000-2359?stp=S&show=all&order=wtt&toc=ZZ
     
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    Can't speak for the rest of the route, but here in Worcester we've had some rain every day for the last week.
     
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    Status update today as per Railway Herald is still black in the south so even with the rainfall we have had no indication of a relaxation of the current ban. Unassisted maybe Diesel
     
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    The cheapest GAOT around Kent with steam haulage is £590 per person.
    The Worcester trip would be two meals instead of one and greater mileage, so if you feel very rich it's a good deal.

    Cheers, Neil
     
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    Any idea if it’s a full rake Saturday please?
     
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    It should be the full BBP set plus a generator car. From what I have seen it is rare for Belmondo to run a shortened formation. The presence of a diesel loco will depend on fire risk for Southern and Western Routes.

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    All bulled up and ready to go

    IMG_3955.jpeg
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    What is our level of confidence the return is via the Cotswold line ?
     
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    Sidmouth, Sep 25, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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    Clan Line with load 12 including Pullman cars via Sapperton? I think not. [BJ]
     
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    Class 67 now left behind at Willesden
     
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    A rare unassisted mainline steam outing with load 14!
    Phone shot at Cholsey IMG_6973.jpeg
     
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    So can we now assume that the fire risk level is back to green ?
     
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    It depends. I think what Liz was explaining to dad was the diesel had to stay on to Willesden rather than drop off off at Grosvenor Bridge was because the risk category was higher on the Victoria routes than on the Western
     
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    It’s load 14, I think a Castle was allowed nine and if anything went wrong they could call up the banker from Brimscombe
     
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