A1ST/(UKRT) Heart of Midlothian 01/05/17

Times are now posted for outward and return legs as follows, with Tornado on at Tyne Yard northbound and off at Doncaster southbound
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U63510/2017/05/01/advanced
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U63513/2017/05/01/advanced

At first blush, it seems that a very early start in the East Midlands delivers the benefit of a very decent three-hour stopover in Edinburgh; while from the briefest-of-brief glances at the intermediate start-stop timings, it looks like the Edinburgh-Tweedmouth/ Tweedmouth-Newcastle return leg presents the most challenging schedules of the day, not far outside even time order of magnitude.

So, 366 miles of Tornado haulage on the ECML. That, as they say, 'll do nicely!!!

 

Coach K for me

 

I'm in F. Recommended eateries/drinkeries in Edinburgh ? anyone...

 

Hard Rock Café, Pulled Pork Sandwich, a 10/10 moment for me.

 

Away from Tyne Yard at 10.01, late arrival of stock at journey start, seems to have had a knock on effect.

 

Not exactly ripping up the ECML at the moment. Latest from on board ...... "since T came on has kept good time, since then we had a level crossing failure and due to path changes we're stuck in a loop now for 4 northbound passenger trains - cruising at 75 when given the chance"

 

We could arrive slightly earlier - in dining lol

 

Now held for a ;points failure at Morpeth, with another four service trains behind, which will be allowed through first

 

Still here and 2 have crawled past

 

Back on the move, now 55 down.

 

Return journey showing as cancelled on RTT - wonder if this is train related or
network related?

 

Stock looks like it is back into the station, could be interesting tracking this as Tornado returns southward.

 

Stock is back late and in platform 1 according to RTT and OTT.

 

Train reported as 174u on open time trains and has departed Waverley

 

Currently at Tweedbank

 

I hope it isn't at Tweedbank - its gone the wrong way if it is!

Peter

 

Tweedmouth. Early change to diesel to get back on time?? N0 - just water stop

 

No Tweedmouth, due to auto complete.

 

Arrived Newcastle

 

Only 7 down leaving York .......