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  1. 26D_M antwortete auf das Thema Northern Belle 2026.

    Indeed. It would no doubt amuse a number of people who know me well to be characterised as one who "likes to get excited", particularly about things that haven't or won't happen.

    23 April 2026 um 17:12
  2. 26D_M antwortete auf das Thema Northern Belle 2026.

    The irony of me recently being a vocal critic of WC about the CDL saga and getting shafted by a booking on a CDL fitted train isn't lost ..... The steam element doesn't actually concern me but to the person celebrating the milestone it is the...

    23 April 2026 um 15:35
  3. 26D_M antwortete auf das Thema Northern Belle 2026.

    Peter, if you wouldn't mind conveying that to the Northern Belle office who have assured me that instead of the original 7pm arrival indicated at booking, for Preston, my party is now obliged to stay on the train until 21.50 if we wish to alight...

    23 April 2026 um 15:04
  4. 26D_M antwortete auf das Thema Northern Belle 2026.

    I can only report the information provided to passengers, that Preston is 21.50, rather than the indicative 7pm ish at time of booking. It also suggests steam of at Hellifield if the train is going direct to Lime Street and not via Preston. When...

    23 April 2026 um 14:54
  5. 26D_M antwortete auf das Thema Northern Belle 2026.

    I've been told by NB that Preston passengers are the last drop 21.50. There is a booked stop at Blackburn but apparently set down not possible. So Preston boarders have an extra three hours to "enjoy". Not clear whether there will be a further...

    23 April 2026 um 14:14
  6. 26D_M antwortete auf das Thema Northern Belle 2026.

    Well, the tickets indicate the train arrives back in Preston just before 10pm because NR has routed it to Lime St first. So the folks who were looking forward to a leisurely day out in luxury now face an endurance test and having to find out...

    23 April 2026 um 12:26