VT - Valentines Express to Oxford - 14 Feb 15

All,

We have the times for the revised Valentines to Oxford. Basically we depart Tyseley at 12:20, arriving Oxford at 15:19. We depart Oxford at 18:20 and return to Tyseley Mainline station at 20:19.

The standard fare for this all-steam excursion behind a green loco with a copper-capped chimney (4965 is rostered subject to guaging clearances) is only £49.00. Not a bad price for a Saturday afternoons trip and approx 156 steam miles (94 outward via Worcester SH/North Cotswold line and 62 return direct via Banbury/Leamington)

FYI: Hellified>Carlisle>Carnforth (via Shap) is 146 miles.

If you ask nicely, we might even throw in a free cup of tea!

http://www.tyseleylocoworks.co.uk/tours/tr_2015_0214.htm

 

I am sure NetRail will be working flat-out to get a major passenger (and even more important freight) route back up and running as fast as possible.

If the route is not available we will look at returning up the North Cotswold line (the reverse of outbound).

 

The old diagram is still the only one up on RTT, so the timings might not be finalised yet.

 

And now changed to reflect the new route. It now has a wembley / acton / ealing / greenford / paddington - 430 degree loop at the bottom!

 

Not to big a issue for the tour, as they can return via the outward route ! At least they'll get a run up Old Hill.

 

Reports of falling brickwork in Chipping Camden Tunnel today which is closed currently, hopefully nothing serious.

 

Reopened with a 5MPH restriction as it stands.

 

Will be interesting if the TSR is still in place for next week. A 5 MPH crawl on a 1/100, wont be much fun !

 

Timings confirmed for the re-route back up the North Cotswold Line and Old Hill Bank. Email and letter has gone out to the passengers today.

 

Times now on RTT
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/sea...600-2000?stp=WVS&show=non-passenger&order=wtt

 

This link gives you the loco turning move as well:
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/sea...4/0600-2000?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt&toc=WR

 

David, is there still a TSR, in the tunnel ? Regards, Liam

 

That was the last update I seen on it a few days ago on WNXX, course it's possible it's been lifted and no one has posted as much.

 

You certainly know all the best places to hang out! NP, WNXX....wow!

No TSR's relating to Chipping Camden Tunnel on the paperwork received from NetRail.

 

Bit uncalled for with the sarcasm off a promoter isn't it ?, the bloke asked a question so I answered him based on info available.

 

Thanks, for the info. Ben, any idea the last time, 4965, went solo up, Old Hill ? Regards, Liam

 

Cheers, for the reply.

 

You are both valued customers. I thought sarcasm was a staple of National Preservation. Since I am on here, the comment was even self-deprecating!

 

Another question is when was the last time 4965 visited the North Cotswold line? It was back in the late 90's.

 

SLS Special 1999. As part of a circular Snow Hill - Stratford - Didcot - Oxford - Worcester - Snow Hill (with diseasal pilot from Worcester).