Stratford upon Avon 6/01/19

There are times on rtt for this Sunday showing trains from tysley and wcrc as operator?

 

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/P80016/2019/01/06/advanced

 

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/P80007/2019/01/06/advanced

 

1T50, 1T51, 1T52 & 1T53. They look like regular Sunday timetabled services: "Runs SuO between 09/12/2018 to 12/05/2019". Slow out via Shirley, presumably tender-first, then fast (max. 60 mph, suitable for a Hall) back via Dorridge. Shown as "Q" workings, i.e. runs as required, like a freight. Doesn't mean there will be a steam Shakespeare Express this Sunday, but great to see that VT have a slot in the national timetable.

 

Yes had noticed the dates but what I found curious was it had west coast as operator?

Checked and vintage trains not listed...

 

Bahamas test run?

 

It's just a path in the system. I expect if Vintage Trains stick to the same times then the path will change operators.

 

Bahamas is due to do a light test run before its loaded test to Leicester later this month

 

What date is that on if u can confirm the date cos theres also a move 4 45596 to go up to haworth under its own steam on 22nd jan come up is it b4 that date then its loaded run to leicester due to happen

 

16 January I think but these things can change, keep looking on RTT

 

Is that for the light test run to Stratford?

 

No that's the loaded run

 

I've had confirmation from Ingrow regarding the dates for 45596's test runs.

Bahamas is scheduled for initial tests including a run to Stratford-Upon-Avon on Tuesday 15th along with a loaded test run on Thursday 17th.

Hope this helps,
Adam T.

 

More news on Bahamas possible test runs:

 

I don't think it's necessary to post here and in the Light Engine / Test Runs thread, is it? We've agreed what the "mystery" Sunday afternoon paths in RTT are probably for. Let's keep news of 45596's tests to the test-runs thread. Ta.

 

Disagree.
I posted here because it contradicts an earlier post in this thread which indicated the loaded run on 17th Jan was going to Stratford. It now looks as if it’s going Leicester.
If, like me, you are considering going out to see it, it does help if you know which part of the country to head for!

 

It always was going to Leicester

 

Any1 know the route 45596 is going on the loaded test run, is it going round through coalville to leicester or through burton on trent and back through loughborough?

 

Look on RTT a bit nearer the time