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RTC 2022

Rasprava u 'What's Going On' pokrenuta od 1020 Shireman, 12. Studeni 2021..

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  1. LMarsh1987

    LMarsh1987 Part of the furniture Friend

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    I agree, garbage times.
     
    LMarsh1987, 11. Veljača 2022.
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  2. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    You do wonder whether this may be a sign of the times for any day trips that cover any distance. - i.e. at one end of the day, or sometimes both, times that are either at the crack of dawn or late into the evening.

    The idea of being able to travel by rail to the start and travel back at the end are increasingly becoming just pipe dreams.
     
    Big Al, 12. Veljača 2022.
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  3. LMarsh1987

    LMarsh1987 Part of the furniture Friend

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    Edale westbound is the highlight in my opinion but now being in the dark with the potential for a diesel has took the edge of this tour. Given there's no Cotton Mill this year, this was the one trip that ticked all the boxes.
     
    LMarsh1987, 12. Veljača 2022.
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  4. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    I wonder if the later start is due to engineering work north of Preston thus delaying the start, there have been Saturday night possessions in that area for some time.
     
    RalphW, 12. Veljača 2022.
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  5. LittleRedTrain

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    Anyone know if Saturday's Cotswold Venturer with 60103 is still running as planned?
    Can't see any timings on RTT yet, but I'm guessing that's simply because FS times are often hidden in advance.

    RTC website is surprisingly showing seats available in all classes, which is a bit surprising, as I thought these FS tours had sold out.
     
    LittleRedTrain, 16. Veljača 2022.
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  6. Gladiator 5076

    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Maybe the price has something to do with availability, the tour of course does carry a premium over a usual Worcester trip. Plus if you have not booked by now the weather forecast for Friday and subsequent possible damage and travel disruption may be putting people off.
     
    Gladiator 5076, 16. Veljača 2022.
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    green five se sviđa ovo.
  7. LittleRedTrain

    LittleRedTrain Member

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    Quite possibly, I do wonder if the 'premium' factor of FS is maybe wearing off, though the more reasonably priced Steam Dreams trips seem to be selling out still.
     
    Last edited: 16. Veljača 2022.
    LittleRedTrain, 16. Veljača 2022.
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  8. D7076

    D7076 Well-Known Member

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    Well the loco is heading south for the tour ,so assume it’s running .No idea if times for that are on RTT so I won’t say when .
     
    D7076, 16. Veljača 2022.
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  9. NathanP

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    It's a Scotsman trip so I doubt times will be on RTT until the night before. As usual, Worcester News and other local papers are milking this for all its worth so expect plenty of crowds and security guards/police at the station. The weather forecast looks dire so rather than brave the general public at Shrub Hill I might go into The Hive in the afternoon and watch the turning move from the viewing gallery. Mind you, the last 2 trips I've been on with 60103 she's failed due to poor coal, so it will be a minor miracle if she actually makes it here at all.
     
    NathanP, 16. Veljača 2022.
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  10. LMarsh1987

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    She'll make it, with the help of the tail gunner no doubt !
     
    LMarsh1987, 16. Veljača 2022.
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  11. NathanP

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    NathanP, 18. Veljača 2022.
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  12. free2grice

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    free2grice, 18. Veljača 2022.
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  13. LittleRedTrain

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    Tempting to do a last minute booking on this, but it relies on the first train from Banbury to Didcot actually running (and not being more than 30min late) and with the current weather disruption, that's a big risk!
    CrossCountry strike action means no backup train option.

    Anyone know if RTC generally allow a 'Pay on the Day' option?
     
    LittleRedTrain, 18. Veljača 2022.
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  14. Gladiator 5076

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    Usually yes, but cash only so have a big wad of notes with you.
     
    Gladiator 5076, 18. Veljača 2022.
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  15. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    A quick phone call to RTC to check there are seats available would also be a good idea.
     
    RalphW, 18. Veljača 2022.
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  16. LittleRedTrain

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    Thanks, spoke to RTC who have confirmed that there are seats available and they're happy to accept POTD.
    Fingers crossed I can actually get there!
     
    LittleRedTrain, 18. Veljača 2022.
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  17. Deepgreen

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    We were supposed to be going to Oxford today to stay a couple of nights for my wife's birthday tomorrow (and I was going to nip out to see 60103), but the storm has brought a tree down across the drive that leads to our house meaning we can't leave until it is cleared! We have re-booked for March, and by utter chance 60103 is back at Oxford that Sunday!
     
    Deepgreen, 18. Veljača 2022.
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    banana patch se sviđa ovo.
  18. Adam Tandy

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    Tomorrow's run has been cancelled due to ongoing issues across the rail network according to the RTC's website.
     
    Adam Tandy, 18. Veljača 2022.
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  19. LittleRedTrain

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    Always knew it was a long shot, guess I get a lie-in tomorrow instead.

    Just hope all other intending passengers find out in time.
     
    LittleRedTrain, 18. Veljača 2022.
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  20. Gladiator 5076

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    Anyone know if all the costs associated with the cancellation are borne by the promoter? I would assume so, as with NR being a government entity I can not see them contributing. It did seem a very late in the day cancellation however.
    I see the Pathfinder tour is running but was held for nearly two hours at Oxford due to tree clearance further north. I would have expected NR not to want the bother of charters at all this weekend after the impact of yesterday.
    I did chuckle at the cancellation reason on RTT (or perhaps in the NR system) for the FS trip. I guess the nearest reason in the system but with current climate events maybe they need some more cancellation reasons
    "This service was cancelled due to temporary speed restrictions as a result of heat (X4)."
     
    Gladiator 5076, 19. Veljača 2022.
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