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WCR Rail Tours

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by RalphW, Mar 4, 2025.

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  1. buzby2

    buzby2 Well-Known Member

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    Latest update to SLL shareholders mentions Saturday 25th October as '28s next main line outing.
    Possibly this refers to RTC's "The Varsity Explorer" (https://www.railwaytouring.net/ve-25-10-25) with steam over the 'new' East-West route from Slough to Chester and a diesel hauled return.
    If correct, then presumably the steam loco returns towards London on the following Saturday hauling the outward leg of "The Chiltern Explorer" (https://www.railwaytouring.net/ce-01-11-25) from Manchester to Reading, via the East-West route again, with a diesel return leg. This trip will enable the steam loco [34028 presumably] and support coach to return direct to Southall.
    No idea where the loco could reside between arrival at Chester and departure one week later from Manchester. Awfully long way for the Dorset-based support crew so hope they get free rail travel warrants.
     
    buzby2, Sep 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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    I would imagine it would stay at Carnforth for the week, as the stock for the 01/11/25 trip would originate there anyway.
     
    Rander, Sep 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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    I’m really out of the loop on the mainline scene, having been actively involved at one point. Are wcrc still digging their heels in over fitting CDL
     
    pete d, Sep 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Gladiator 5076, Sep 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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