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Vintage Trains 2026

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Michael Whitehouse, Dec 18, 2025.

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  1. alrohomer

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    Here are a couple from yesterday. Widney Manor and Solihull Meadow.


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    alrohomer, Feb 19, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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    Was at Moor Street Station from about 10.15 to 15.40 travelling on the 12.30 which returned at 13.30. Various problems: miserable weather, horrible new parking machines at Kidderminster, camera jamming during departure of first train, and a 68-hauled Marylebone train failing in platform 3 during the morning.
    But It was an enjoyable day after that, reminiscing with friendly Brummies for much of the time. As others have said, organization was very good with zig-zag barriers guarding the approach to Platform 4. BorminghamMoorSt-2026-02-19-1.jpg BorminghamMoorSt-2026-02-19-2.jpg BorminghamMoorSt-2026-02-19-7.jpg BorminghamMoorSt-2026-02-19-8.jpg BorminghamMoorSt-2026-02-19-9.jpg
     
    3ABescot, Feb 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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    Approaching Tyseley with 11.10 ex Dorridge. 60103 TYS 200226 LR.jpg
     
    ficksberglion, Feb 20, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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    Enjoying seeing people's photos of Scotsman over this past week. Nice to see that Scotsman is out where she should be, on the mainline.
     
    Alex Productions, Feb 20, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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    Have literally just seen it being pushed (unsurprisingly) through Solihull.
     
    Trevor Beglin, Feb 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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    Typically being pushed and pulled round by a diesel, though.
     
    Trevor Beglin, Feb 20, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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    I am booked on the afternoon train tomorrow but despite trying to phone VT all morning I do not have any times. Does anyone know departure and arrival for this please
     
    Butler Henderson, Feb 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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    Going off RTT times for last weekend's Stratford trips, it should be roughly as follows -
    • Outward - departs Moor Street at 1:42pm, arrives at Stratford at 3:02pm
    • Return - departs Stratford at 4:52pm, arrives back at Moor Street at 5:55pm
     
    Adam Tandy, Feb 20, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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    The departure should be on your ticket email you received when you booked. Either way, its 13.30 departure from Snow Hill.

    Presuming it uses the same path as last week it got back around 17.55 (later than previously advertised).
     
    acorb, Feb 20, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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    Last minute offer !
    Screenshot_20260220_164614_Facebook.jpg Last minute offer !
     
    LMarsh1987, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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    Thanks both. Original E mail was only provisional times but now got an E Mail from VT confirming actual as 13.30
     
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    Hope you enjoy your trip tomorrow, very much looking forward to mine.
    The timings look identical to RTT on 14th February.
     
    acorb, Feb 20, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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    I have to admire VT for taking on and running three days of main line activity this week , with the final day tomorrow , fitting into a busy City Centre station and around all the Chiltern and WMT local services . The VT staff and volunteers are working incredibly hard to deliver enjoyable trips . Having enjoyed an unexpected trip this afternoon, speed wasn't everything , it was Flying Scotsman on the main line, on my local line . The steward had come up from somerset and had done all four days , absolute credit to his commitment and for being so welcoming . Thank you to Richard, Peter, John, Sam, Alastair, Martin and all the VT staff who found the time and space to allow me and my two, some moments and photographs that will live long in the memory. Thank you also to the Northern steam members who again have made me and my two welcoem

    Fair play as well to the Chiltern staff who absolutely embraced the event and could not have been more enthusiastic. To Lisa the station manager and all involved , you were fabulous . Also to the WMT and the security who have been spot on in my experience over the last few days

    I was initially happy to see 60103 coming to Birmingham , but having been out for almost every train its woven itself into a magic few days and some memories that will live on for a very long time

    I know I've been a little critical of the circus around 60103 , but for the last week , its been my engine too and one i've been able to enjoy more on my terms
     
    Sidmouth, Feb 20, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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