Question for passengers like myself booked on the Mayflower tour on 12th September, advertised as unassisted double-headed Castles... Perhaps I...
Thanks Alan, excellent summary of things. Nick M.
I imagine so. Rather creative use of the word 'few'. Does Tornado have any current dispensation to operate at more than 75mph? I rather lost...
Wondering how to interpret this - are they hinting at something in excess of 75mph? Nick M.
In fact, the GWR did build a small number of steel fireboxes for use with the type 'AL' boilers constructed for fitment to the Modified Halls. To...
Bob Meanley’s magnum opus on Swindon in the steam age, Wiltshire Wisdom, includes a section on the short-lived post-war oil firing scheme. The...
I seem to recall reading that Tyseley's Rood Ashton Hall is to be converted to oil firing during its next overhaul. I'm not sure if the overhaul...
Tourist Enthusiast Class already sold out!
The VT website confirms that Tornado will be at the front of the train the entire time, with a diesel on the rear from Birmingham to Carnforth,...
Admirers of Tyseley’s GWR locomotives may be interested in a recently published book authored by Bob Meanley, former head of Tyseley Locomotive...
That is a fair comment. I am certain that VT are doing their damndest to ensure the tour operates as advertised, and if anyone can, they are the one.
I feel that is a wee bit unfair to VT - Michael Whitehouse is a regular contributor to this forum, and I’m sure that as soon as there is definite...
Vintage Trains have not had much success with their engagement with the A1 Steam Trust. Last year there was the Ribblehead Rambler farce, and now...
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