Watercress Line - Diesel Gala 14-16th July 2023

Revised TT now available with allocations
https://watercressline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Diesel-Gala-2023-Timetable-v2.pdf

 

Can you explain the A (FO) & B (SO) sets? I can't seem to understand why it is done and the Friday only set does not match to the codes in the additional Friday services.
Maybe I am understanding it wrong.

 

Long story short it's to make sure sets end up in the right place on Sunday.

 

Thought it may be something like that

 

Rain seems to be keeping people away. Very low loading on the trains.

 

Absolutely chucked down most of the day here in Alresford (at least at the end my work is in) I'm home now and it's still raining. Just saw a Teddy Bear at the bottom of the garden

 

Was it a big surprise?

 

No!
The rain did stop and I popped put after supper

Boat Train Departing by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

 

Very nice Steve, in what can be said, 'difficult' light!!

 

This brightened up the day a bit!
Pat

 

Managed a very quick visit to the Watercress late this afternoon and saw just about all locos working. At least it wasn't raining!

 

I see that the Class 66 left the railway on Sunday evening. Is the Class 33 staying on a bit longer as I can't find any moves back to Swanage on RTT this week?

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It’s staying for another week or so I believe.

 

OK, thank you. Move affected by the strike action I guess?

 

Always nice to see a Crompton on the Watercress Line

D6515 in Bighton cutting by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

 

D6515 + 4TC leaving Mid Hants on Monday 24th: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service...4/detailed
Different routing to the inward journey as D6515 runs round the 4TC in Staines UP loop before returning the Arlington, Eastleigh.
D6515 Light Engine to Swanage: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service...4/detailed