RTC 2021

Not bad for a first attempt.

 

In full dull and drizzly conditions 44871 races passed the loops to the west of Cosford station on the final leg to Shrewsbury.

 

Well done...almost surreal...

 

Seen at Appleford on the delayed return

 

My pic from the Edinburgh Xmas market yesterday at Edinburgh Waverley, I hope all enthusiasts and families aboard the tour had a great day out
Davo 56F

 

Went to Doncaster today to see 44871 with Railway Touring Company Christmas White Rose.
After running late for most of the journey arrived at Doncaster 5 minutes early, 57316 tucked in behind the loco rather than on the rear

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Neil

 

I see the this Sats RTC KX to York is booked via Spalding on the GN/GE jnt line,in both directions .altho' advertised via Stoke bank.Now the Werrington Jnc dive under /tunnel just nort of Peterboro'on to the joint line is now open Im wondering wether runs over Stoke Bank will not be so often ,if at all,altho todays Cambridge toYork is booked back via Stoke.

 

The tour is pathed at 60 mph (I assume 44871 viz 6233) - pathing a 60 mph train on the long double track section from Stoke to Doncaster must be difficult and involve a lot of trips into the various loops so going via GN/GE may be a better option???

 

Unless there was a change yesterday its 6233 on Saturdays KX to York.
One image attached of 44871 near Spalding ,yesterday(Thurs ) on the Cambridge to York.Brilliant sunshine north of Spalding .

 

looks like this Saturdays York trip is diesel hauled all the way on the return, 6233 booked to Butterley in the afternoon

 

I think its advertised as such.

 

It has been since the swap from Tornado to Duchess. Running early at Welwyn meant I could get ahead to Stevenage, nice departure with the diesel just ticking over on the back. Video to follow this afternoon.

 

The June/July Edinburgh Flyer did exactly the same, we overstayed our water stop at Heaton, by quite a period.
The plus was a straight run through to Berwick for another splash and dash.

 

Some Good running between Doncaster and Colton.

 

Dull & foggy Mobile phone footage of 6233 from today nr Ryther -

 

6233 at Welwyn North and Bridge Road Stevenage today. Also features 44871 at Knebworth last Thursday....

 

Duchess of Sutherland on RTC's last trip of the year, seen at Finsbury Park, Hitchin, and Doncaster - all 3 being very impressive performances!

 

The daylight shot from "Donny" certainly brought back some memories.
Standing on the platform or the road bridge waiting for "The Elizabethan", always a "streak" and the chime all the way through...magic!

 

Approaching Colton Junction..........

"Duchess of Sutherland", 18/12/21.