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Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by 2857Harry, Aug 13, 2025.

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  1. 2857Harry

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    Massey Day has had 3 tours on at least 4 occasions to my knowledge. At least once if not twice has one been steam. I think all 3 this time will sell because of the types of traction involved, and their subtle differences in offering.
     
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    NR have not yet had their say yet.
    These are of course "wished for" timings.
     
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    But from the same pick ups as well? Could start to understand if one originated in London at least.
     
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    Sorry! But we got it working eventually! (I won't go into how much of a pain that actually was...)

    John
     
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    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Both of the above comments could a) be true and b) generate an interesting dynamic as the date gets closer.

    The wider issue is the fact that charter trips are getting earlier and earlier in their public announcements. What we don't know is what their status is with NR planners. What we do know from when this was a feature of charters many moons ago is that UK Steam, as it was, started to get pages of 'cancelled' trips.

    We shall see.
     
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