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    VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26

    It was an excellent day out. I've not done a steam tour (in this country) for quite a while now so this was a good one to pick. Great performance...
    Post by: mattspencer, Mar 29, 2026 at 8:44 PM in forum: What's Going On
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    VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26

    Certainly was. I'm looking forward to seeing some photos and videos of the run later.
    Post by: mattspencer, Mar 28, 2026 at 12:15 PM in forum: What's Going On
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    VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26

    42mph over Shap
    Post by: mattspencer, Mar 28, 2026 at 12:04 PM in forum: What's Going On
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    VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26

    Standard class at the front as expected.
    Post by: mattspencer, Mar 28, 2026 at 7:23 AM in forum: What's Going On
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    SVR General Discussion

    Whilst I'm unaware of the commercials it wouldn't be an unreasonable assumption that a 14xx has a lower steaming fee than a Manor.
    Post by: mattspencer, Mar 22, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    The Peak is the only loco with a steam heat boiler.
    Post by: mattspencer, Mar 22, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26

    As long as there is no slippy spamcan in the way ;)
    Post by: mattspencer, Mar 20, 2026 in forum: What's Going On
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    VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26

    Looks like the outward has been retimed now with no stop at Grayrigg and following the Cumbrian Mountain Express up Shap....
    Post by: mattspencer, Mar 19, 2026 in forum: What's Going On
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    LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026

    https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U80875/2026-03-24/detailed Tornado moving to Tyseley next Tuesday
    Post by: mattspencer, Mar 19, 2026 in forum: What's Going On
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Are they not the same TOC? They show on RTT with the code of SO but I think Railadventure is now the TOC
    Post by: mattspencer, Mar 6, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    VT: The Shap Mountaineer with Tornado - 28/03/26

    Times for Tornado next month https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/detailed/gb-nr:CAR/2026-03-28/0000-2359?stp=S&show=all&order=wtt&toc=TY Looks...
    Post by: mattspencer, Feb 25, 2026 in forum: What's Going On
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    37688 "Great Rocks"
    Post by: mattspencer, Feb 23, 2026 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Vintage Trains 2026

    Answering my own question, it is booked via the North Warks tomorrow both directions
    Post by: mattspencer, Feb 13, 2026 in forum: What's Going On
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    Vintage Trains 2026

    Is the line speed not 60mph on the North Warwicks?
    Post by: mattspencer, Feb 13, 2026 in forum: What's Going On
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    Vintage Trains 2026

    Anyone know which way the Shakespeare Express will be going on Saturday? Is it out via North Warwicks and back via Dorridge or is it via North...
    Post by: mattspencer, Feb 11, 2026 in forum: What's Going On