Steam Dreams 2019 - New Summer and other tours

Surely it is if they can’t run on the mainline without it?

 

Apparently they can

 

I have to admit that does sound odd, as it was the reason it was failed last time wasn't it?

 

TPWS is obviously safety critical, the last time was OTMR and s problem with the reverser, maybe they have sorted out both

 

My favourite part of the schedule tomorrow. <BJ>
0Z92 10:45 London Victoria to Acton Lane Reception Sdgs.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U54831/2019-12-17/detailed

 

I have read very recently, maybe in Railway Herald that all of the mainline registered Loco Services steam fleet have been 'winterised' apart from 46100.

 

I didnt think the Duchess would need a diesel.. Good news

 

Yes indeed, but less likely than winning the lottery...?

 

You can still book as late as this?

 

SD allow pay on the day.

 

Interesting - is that subject to seats being available or is standing allowed? I've only ever booked well in advance.

 

I guess it will depend whether SD / WCRC on-train staff are in touch with Control to "prompt" them to optimise the path, in the way that has happened for some special VT runs, or whether the NR signallers just let the charter follow the path set up for it in the computer without intervention.

From a line-sider's point-of-view, I hope you're a few minutes late and the footplate crew are doing a little extra to regain the lost time. An 8P working a train timed for a 5MT might otherwise just be cantering along ;-)

 

It is entirely feasible to repair faults.

 

This raises an interesting point - is the timing actually different, as there's to be no diesel for 6233, whereas 61306 would have had the diesel shove/back-up? Both are 75mph locos but I haven't compared the timings in detail.

 

Unlike normal trains standing is not allowed on charters. Which is really only fair for those that have paid to travel in comfort. Plus as window hanging is not allowed standing in an unheated vestibule would be a pretty uncomfortable way to spend a day in December.

 

This is much as I thought - thanks. However, I expect there are at least a few who wouldn't baulk at the discomfort!

 

Would Mayflower have had a DL on the back though? The hardest climb is the curving 1-in-80 Oborne bank between Sherborne and Milborne Port. So long as the load was planned to be within her cababilites there, there's no need for assistance except leaving Victoria, where we know that old fashioned banking/drop off is allowed. Given that there is a 0Zxx path in RTT for a DL from Vict to Southall and it's SD's 20th Anniversary, I suspect the train has been planned not to need assistance. Therefore, unless there's some outside interference, I expect 6233 will have a relatively easy task tomorrow.