If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

The Wansbeck - 4th April, then 10th October, now 2nd April 2016

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by RalphW, Mar 10, 2015.

Page 2 of 3
  1. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2005
    Messages:
    10,150
    Likes Received:
    9,777
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Alderan !
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    at present 62005 is believed still to be at Tyseley .
     
    Sidmouth, Apr 2, 2015
    #21
  2. Bulleid Pacific

    Bulleid Pacific Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2007
    Messages:
    4,030
    Likes Received:
    1,089
    Occupation:
    A Thingy...
    61994 in steam at York. I suspect its going to leave tonight whilst WCRC have their 48 hours grace to tidy-up their affairs before the ban.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, Apr 2, 2015
    #22
  3. Alberta 45562

    Alberta 45562 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2006
    Messages:
    4,893
    Likes Received:
    585
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Train Simulator Developer
    Location:
    Cudworth,Barnsley
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The Wansbeck postponed. See below post.

    Edited: My post was an up to the minute update and has been followed up in the fullness of time.
     
    Last edited: Apr 2, 2015
    Alberta 45562, Apr 2, 2015
    #23
  4. iancawthorne

    iancawthorne Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2010
    Messages:
    1,789
    Likes Received:
    6,133
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Brampton, Cumbria
    iancawthorne, Apr 2, 2015
    #24
  5. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,847
    Likes Received:
    22,295
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Spamcan81, Apr 2, 2015
    #25
  6. iancawthorne

    iancawthorne Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2010
    Messages:
    1,789
    Likes Received:
    6,133
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Brampton, Cumbria
    Postponed, not cancelled based on the RTC statement too.
     
    iancawthorne, Apr 2, 2015
    #26
  7. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    May 30, 2009
    Messages:
    22,600
    Likes Received:
    22,734
    Location:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Had a call from the RTC this morning to check I had received yesterday's email and that I was clear what was going on.

    That strikes me as good practice. Leave nothing to chance. Well done to the RTC . Enough said.
     
    Big Al, Apr 3, 2015
    #27
  8. Bulleid Pacific

    Bulleid Pacific Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2007
    Messages:
    4,030
    Likes Received:
    1,089
    Occupation:
    A Thingy...
    Same here. Its particularly good considering it's a Bank Holiday.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, Apr 3, 2015
    #28
  9. 33056

    33056 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2006
    Messages:
    626
    Likes Received:
    26
    Occupation:
    Professional "basher"
    Location:
    On a train somewhere in Europe.
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Just had the following e-mail from RTC:

    "We are emailing to update you on our progress with obtaining a revised date for The Wansbeck tour which was scheduled to run on April 4th.

    We are currently hoping to be able to re date this tour to run in June, however we have been unable yet to confirm all aspects of the tour for this revised date.

    We hope to be in a position to confirm the new date for the tour by the end of next week and would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience with us, whilst we organise it fully."

    Assuming that it will still be a Saturday, I'm keeping everything crossed that it is the one out four that month that I'm not working :Nailbiting:
     
    33056, Apr 17, 2015
    #29
  10. Bulleid Pacific

    Bulleid Pacific Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2007
    Messages:
    4,030
    Likes Received:
    1,089
    Occupation:
    A Thingy...
    Same here. We're not out of the woods yet, but hopefully things are moving in the right direction.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, Apr 17, 2015
    #30
  11. 33056

    33056 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2006
    Messages:
    626
    Likes Received:
    26
    Occupation:
    Professional "basher"
    Location:
    On a train somewhere in Europe.
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Just received further news via e-mail from RTC:

    "With regards to your booking on The Wansbeck on Saturday 4th April, we are pleased to confirm that we now have a revised date for this tour to operate. Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in confirming these revised tour arrangements.
    The tour will now run on Saturday 10th October 2015.
    We are hopeful to be able to run the tour as advertised including Lynemouth Colliery line and Boulby loop, however we will not receive confirmation from Lynemouth Colliery until late in the summer. We will write to you at this stage if the routing for the tour is to change."
     
    33056, May 14, 2015
    #31
  12. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    May 30, 2009
    Messages:
    22,600
    Likes Received:
    22,734
    Location:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Forget the woods. It's the collieries I'm interested in.
     
    Big Al, May 14, 2015
    #32
  13. Bulleid Pacific

    Bulleid Pacific Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2007
    Messages:
    4,030
    Likes Received:
    1,089
    Occupation:
    A Thingy...
    Yes, got the email today, too. I'll probably keep the booking active, as it would be nice to see the clifftop section without fog, even if Lynemouth drops off the radar (which I hope not, as that branch was the only new track on the trip for me).
     
    Bulleid Pacific, May 15, 2015
    #33
  14. 33056

    33056 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2006
    Messages:
    626
    Likes Received:
    26
    Occupation:
    Professional "basher"
    Location:
    On a train somewhere in Europe.
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Despite actually being on leave that day I shall have to cancel as being in Sofia (Bulgaria) that morning is not a position of strength :(
     
    33056, May 15, 2015
    #34
  15. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    May 30, 2009
    Messages:
    22,600
    Likes Received:
    22,734
    Location:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    With postponed trips falling like flies, I hope that the re-dated Wansbeck manages to survive. An earlier indication from the RTC would be helpful as some of us have accommodation to book.
     
    Big Al, Sep 2, 2015
    #35
  16. Bulleid Pacific

    Bulleid Pacific Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2007
    Messages:
    4,030
    Likes Received:
    1,089
    Occupation:
    A Thingy...
    *"Hot potato, orchestra stalls, Puck will make amends- Arghh!"*

    Don't jinx it, Al! It would be interesting to know what's hauling it, though. Would a Jube be able to do the branches if one is fit? I seem to recall 45690 (and/or 45699) has been on the Blyth and Tyne before.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, Sep 2, 2015
    #36
  17. YoungRailwayMan

    YoungRailwayMan Member

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2011
    Messages:
    327
    Likes Received:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Unemployed
    Location:
    Devon
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I have heard 62005 is out on another job on that day in scotland so it might not be that joining 61994, wonder if 45699 could join her.
     
    YoungRailwayMan, Sep 4, 2015
    #37
  18. jonathonag

    jonathonag Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2006
    Messages:
    1,626
    Likes Received:
    3,142
    Occupation:
    Railway Engineer
    Location:
    Cowdenbeath
    Indeed K1 No. 62005 will be up in Fort William that week, rostered the Monday-Friday leading up to the Wansbeck.
     
    jonathonag, Sep 4, 2015
    #38
  19. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,416
    Likes Received:
    1,681
    Would guess 45231 might be more probable than 45699.
     
    26D_M, Sep 4, 2015
    #39
  20. jonathonag

    jonathonag Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2006
    Messages:
    1,626
    Likes Received:
    3,142
    Occupation:
    Railway Engineer
    Location:
    Cowdenbeath
    Second question is K4 No. 61994. With her being contracted to the Moors until the end of October, does the contract have enough flexibility to let the mogul out for a wander around the North East? Bearing in mind the NYMR's current difficulties with covering the steam turns with working locomotives.
     
    jonathonag, Sep 4, 2015
    #40
Page 2 of 3

Share This Page