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Tin Bath 2014

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by neildimmer, Sep 10, 2013.

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    Bit early I know but Tin bath re-scheduled from 16th March to 6th April 2014


    Sun 16-Mar THE TIN BATH [POSTPONED to 06-Apr] [​IMG] (07/09)
    Preston-Sheffield (WCRC) [wcrc]
    44871+45407: Preston-Manchester Victoria-Chinley- Sheffield-Penistone-Manchester-Preston
     
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  2. Oswald T Wistle

    Oswald T Wistle Well-Known Member Friend

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    Just been announced that Copy Pit line is to be closed for 20 weeks from 9 Nov for repairs to Holme tunnel. This will allow current 20 mph limit to be raised to 45 mph. The line should re-open around 30 Mar, but any delay could mean further re-scheduling.
     
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    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    Is the reinstated Todmorden curve opening to coincide with the end of the copy pit closure?
     
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    Oswald T Wistle Well-Known Member Friend

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    Completion was scheduled for the end of December, but all latest info confirms is that it will be open in time for the timetable changes in May 2014.
     
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    I hope one of the Railtour promoters puts together a steam tour "first public train over the curve etc" to celebrate its opening.
     
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    malc Part of the furniture

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    Going slightly off topic, but the opening of the Todmorden Curve will provide the opportunity for somebody to run a series of mini "Cotton Mill Expresses", doing the circle from Manhester Vic, via Rochdale, Todmorden, Burnley, Blackburn and Bolton. Three good climbs - Miles Platting, Copy Pit and Sough and doing two or three trips in a day would allow passengers from those stations mentioned to do a full circuit (although ticketing might be a bit of a nightmare!).
     
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