2019 British Pullman steam

I'm not sure that I see the point of your post Al? Moaning about not having any info on the trip yet stating it's sold out though. A sold out trip surely tells you it's a win win all round not only for Belmond but Clan Line and the MNLPS. I hope the Pullman trips keep selling out as mentioned so '28 can still keep strutting her stuff, eventually I'll get round to having a trip on one and I'll make sure she's on the front too.

 

To get at taste of the complexities of turning an engine out on a main-line charter, please have a read of the report on the 15th May trip to Bath and Bristol in the News section of the MNLPS website (www.clan-line.org.uk). Many would regard London to Bristol as a pretty 'straightforward' operation - and it went utterly smoothly - but the piece reveals that being a support crew member requires commitment, dedication and attention to detail to make it happen. It's only a hobby you know......!

 

In which case as I live in Wales I will no longer comment on any railway activity in Scotland or England. I will also remember to obtain my degree in advanced railway operation before I post anything further.

If this is how older 'enthusiasts' treat young volunteers on our heritage railways then our hobby is in serious trouble.

 

Many thanks Wayne for an informative and positive post.

 

Going through West Byfleet, had no idea anything of interest was running.

RTT reveals this

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53070/2019/05/26/advanced

What have I missed?

 

35028.

 

A surprise encounter through Betchworth, Surrey, on a Private Run with the Belmond:

 

I recognised the tone, but what was it doing?

 

Private charter with the Pullman set. Pretty much normal times and route.

James


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And here it is! Captured near Purley this afternoon...

 

If it was a surprise how did you manage to set up for a video? I'm just jealous, as I live in Betchworth, saw the coaches pass from my garden and had no idea it was running! Couldn't find any reference to it anywhere and assumed it was 67-hauled.

 

I saw the timings and wondered what it was myself. The 'surprise' bit is the fact that it was indeed 35028 and not a Class 67, there was also rumours from fellow enthusiasts.

 

One from me this afternoon near Reigate during a break from the rain, 35028 complete with Arrows on its smoke deflectors.

 

35028 Seen cruising towards East Croydon with the sun thankfully coming out for this breif moment!

 

The Arrows will be ready for its trip to Ramsgate

 

Just a couple of photos of Clan Line arriving back at Victoria station today after a round trip.

 

Looks like '28 will be turned and serviced at Tyseley:
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U55288/2019/07/10/advanced
Return times:
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U55287/2019/07/10/advanced
I can't see any times for the outward trip yet. Does run via Oxford or Bicester North?

 

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U55285/2019/07/10/advanced

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U55286/2019/07/10/advanced