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  1. Johnb replied to the thread RTC 2026.

    The route is through largely arable farming area areas almost all the way with tender dry crops either side of the line. I’m very surprised it isn’t black restriction , ie no steam, today, just be thankful it’s there

    Jul 11, 2026 at 10:38 AM

  2. Gladiator 5076 liked twr12's post in the thread RTC 2026.

    What has to be remembered, when moaning about the diesel doing most of the work, that the cross section of passengers on the train means that there is practically no option to cancel the train when Network Rail impose Red restrictions to steam...

    Jul 11, 2026 at 10:29 AM

  3. alts1985 replied to the thread RTC 2026.

    The appearance of Eddystone at the head of the train today certainly pleased the usual large crowd of families who come to watch the steam trains at Welwyn North - I thought it might be quiet today being booked before 8am but it wasn't. Hope all...

    Jul 11, 2026 at 10:17 AM

  4. alts1985 replied to the thread RTC 2026.

    Looking at Real Times Trains seems the Thameslink service was due to move to the fast to overtake Eddystone at St Neots but was running late so wasn’t able to. Eddystone stopped as booked at Huntingdon and left early.

    Jul 11, 2026 at 10:15 AM

  5. alts1985 liked twr12's post in the thread RTC 2026.

    What has to be remembered, when moaning about the diesel doing most of the work, that the cross section of passengers on the train means that there is practically no option to cancel the train when Network Rail impose Red restrictions to steam...

    Jul 11, 2026 at 10:12 AM

  6. Selsig replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    From the rear coach I can certainly attest that 37420 is doing its fair share! John

    Jul 11, 2026 at 10:10 AM

  7. 35B liked Jamessquared's post in the thread GWR four-cylinder arrangement?.

    Well no, it rather suggests that you have reached the limits of gigantism in steam locos and need to think of diesels or electrics if you want to increase power! The only places which seemed to be able to make giant steam locos work was where...

    Jul 11, 2026 at 10:08 AM

  8. free2grice liked twr12's post in the thread RTC 2026.

    What has to be remembered, when moaning about the diesel doing most of the work, that the cross section of passengers on the train means that there is practically no option to cancel the train when Network Rail impose Red restrictions to steam...

    Jul 11, 2026 at 10:08 AM

  9. bristolian replied to the thread RTC 2026.

    Someone has dropped a clanger, as the Water Bowser normally provided at Huntingdon wasn't booked. This info from a member of staff at Huntingdon. Also, although she was booked at Huntingdon for about 20 minutes, her stop there caused a following...

    Jul 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM

  10. Jamessquared liked Sheff's post in the thread GWR four-cylinder arrangement?.

    I would say that the unburnt fuel loss was more due the amount of fines that were generated by the screw feed system, which simply passed straight through the tubes and out of the exhaust without ever properly combusting. Take a look at the...

    Jul 11, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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