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The Varsity Explorer - 25/10/25

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Big Al, Oct 6, 2025.

  1. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Never mind all this exciting Railway 200 and north east stuff, what about Eddystone? I see that 34028 is supposed to be doing a one way to Chester later this month. Pickups at Milton Keynes and Rugby, but not Northampton. Surely West Coast hasn't found a path via Weedon for the first time for ages.

    Does anyone know?
     
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    Who knows, but it crossed my mind. Fingers crossed my request for leave comes through on one of those days!
     
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    I would be very surprised as even on a Saturday morning RTT shows a northbound Avanti about every 10 minutes from MK.
     
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    It's a no......

    https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U67949/2025-10-25/detailed

    Couple of things look odd to me, the move at Chester and Southall to Rugby the long, long way without a top up????

    Andrew
     
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    Really looking forward to having a run behind Eddystone that's rather more than at 20 mph even if it's only one-way to Chester.

    I'm pretty certain that @5944 is correct in saying that there will be a servicing stop between Bicester and Winslow. Claydon Down/Up Loop is at Steeple Claydon and is long enough to take a charter comfortably. The trackside access also looks pretty good. Can't think of anywhere else where Eddystone will be able to take on coal either as it's a long way from Southall to Chester and 5 tons without a top up en route might otherwise make for an interesting journey.
     
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