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61306 - The Cathedrals Express 01-03-15

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by free2grice, Jan 12, 2015.

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  1. Deepgreen

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    I can understand your point, but to be fair, RTT does say 60mph max, rather than as an indication.
     
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    Some points on RTT are "best fit" where it comes to charters than a clear indication, another example being it usually says "diesel locomotive" purely because there isn't a category for steam, so the system knows it's not electric and has to stick to electrified lines.

    Also if a charters not showing at a certain point, try searching for it at a bigger station along the route or a station where it's due to stop and finding the times that way, not every shack it's due to pass will show a passing time for it when doing a search, RTT has a few little quirks it takes time to get used to.

    ML stretches could just be a result of some good work in the timings department, 5043 the other year was on the down main from Ladbrooke Grove to just shy of Didcot, so main to Slough I reckon is doable if timed right.
     
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  3. 1020 Shireman

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    Anyone heard of any changes to Sunday's timings? I haven't had my tickets yet and the timings are the usual reason. I checked on the website and it says they are awaiting final timings from NR. Wonder if it's anything to do with the Maidenhead Pick up/set down that is on their website but not on RTT?
     
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    There is extensive track work (cross rail related) going on that weekend, the relief lines will have a possession in many places and lots of intermediate stations are closed. you will need to plan carefuly to get a platform side view.
     
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    West Ealing's road overbridge is 10 seconds from our hotel, so that's good enough for me.
     
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    They have posted on Facebook today that it is planned to run without a diesel, and there are still 30 places left.
     
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  7. Big Al

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    Excellent but 'they', meaning SD is not necessarily the same as 'they', meaning WCR. But be hopeful.
     
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    As I'm booked on this I'm keeping fingers, toes, legs and eyes crossed for no diesel on the back. Have stopped short of human sacrifice though. :)
     
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    A B1 on the GWML. It's so unnatural - but hope it turns out well. Would be on it myself were it not for things domestic.
     
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    It may be a Thompson design but a chance to show the Swindon mob what a proper 5MT 4-6-0 should look like. :)
     
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    That is a good point but I'm also praying that the performance is what a proper 5MT should produce. The coppertops have set the bar quite high.
     
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    Should look good at Twyford and pulling away,; it may be that Maidenhead travellers will have to go to Twyford ?? Good also that she is travelling the GWR before the wires go up . The headboard could be pretty large if indeed it has all the words on.
     
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  13. Spamcan81

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    If you want large headboards, the ER produced some very large ones in the early 50s.
     
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    All joking aside, I'm just looking for a competent, diesel free trip. Sapperton could be interesting.
     
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    A shot in the dark
     
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    Of no consequence to those of us on board. :)
     
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    My tickets arrived by e-mail at 17:18 this evening. Hopefully yours have too. NR have not granted a stop at both Maidenhead nor at Goring & Streatley.
     
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    Looks like you are in luck,an LE move for the diesel from Paddington back to Southall is now in RTT:

    http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U55277/2015/03/01/advanced

    Fingers crossed for Sapperton!
     
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    Anyone know, how far the electrification has reached on the GWML ?
     
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