Buxton Spa Express 7th May: now 17th September

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/sea...16/09/15/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt for example. Every working to/from Briggs sidings goes that way.

 

Don't shoot the messenger but Diesel only today been told , problem with 45690 . Two photos at Carnforth showing 45690 back on shed and the tour about to leave with the diesel's .

 

Opentraintimes reporting the empties as cancelled.

Edit: on the move now

 

Oh crap... Might as well get a refund for my single to Wigan, then.

 

Confirmed. 57 on front, 47 on back. Just passed Oubeck Loop.

 

One of those things I guess, and it's not as though its practical to keep more than one in steam on the off-chance that one will fail the night before.

It hasn't been a particularly lucky itinerary of late, really. Will have to see what the score is on board.

 

Should of used Galatea as it's had a good period of running ! Feel for the passengers on this one !

 

If the 8F was fit... But it's a day out.

 

Not one of those things I'm afraid, rumour on the train Notwork Fail strike again 'PAPERWORK'

 

Heard it in my carriage too. Update: it's official that paperwork is to blame, some issue regarding VAB certification.

 

Renewal of certification not processed in time?

 

I think that was it.

 

I had heard that it was the FTR pass paperwork that hadn't been entered onto NR's system in time.

Given that the train doesn't leave Buxton till 15:23, couldn't Leander be run light engine there in time? One would think NR might do their best to help get this trip back on track after a cockup on their part!

 

The thought has crossed my mind... Doubt it, though.

 

Some at NR must be soooo disappointed this year at the lack of a fire risk ban, they have to resort to this excuse, once is possibly a mistake, twice is enough for a word from the top 'again' , remember, it could be Flying Scotsman next time, then you will be for it ....

 

Assuming the delay was their end and not at the VAB's.

 

RTC representative (not steward) on train at Preston stated that paperwork was submitted on Wednesday and Leander was already being steamed when NR informed WCRC that the loco could not run as it was not currently registered for main line use. I don't have any more details. I left at Buxton, nice day, nice scenery - no steam. Back home 7 hours earlier than scheduled.

 

Paging Brian Rix,paging Brian Rix lol

 

Were you on the buffet 16B Mr Whistle ?

 

That was me! Nice to meet you.