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The West Somerset Steam Express 2012

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by 34002salisbury, Dec 14, 2011.

  1. 34002salisbury

    34002salisbury New Member

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    Just noticed on the WSR's unoffical website.
    WSR :: West Somerset Railway :: News

    It says that details are available on the RYTC wesbite although i can't see any.
     
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  2. Paul42

    Paul42 Part of the furniture

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    They are detailed in the online brochure.
     
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    Railway Touring Company - Online Brochures

    I did wonder if TWSSE trains were 'fill-ins' for when RTC's Weymouth trips couldn't run due to "Olympic extras" taking up paths.
     
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  4. david1984

    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Interesting that if these are indeed replacements for the Weymouth itinery that 5029 is not included in the pool considering it has been the main motive power for the Weymouth's the last 2 years.
     
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    Jeez........ I count approx 97 Steam Hauled RTC excursions in the 2012 day trip brouchure, thats without the Great briton and the other holiday trips by service train.

    Optimistic planning by RTC ? ....................................................
     
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    IIRC, 5029 will be based at Bristol. These trains start from Paddington so presumably will use a loco from Southall.
     
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    There must be plenty of passing places on the WSR (it is years since I have been) if they can path these in the peak season!

    Steven
     
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  8. West Somerset Wizard

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    There's a path in both directions at those times.

    New passing places would always be welcome :)

    Existing passing places:
    Bishops Lydeard
    Crowcombe
    Williton
    Blue Anchor

    Steve
     
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    Plus the timetable at WSR isn't as intense on Saturdays as during the week.
     
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    Weymouth's going ahead with 5029/34046 the choices at present.
     
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