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RTC : The Buxton Spa Express - 14/03/26

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by neildimmer, Mar 3, 2026 at 11:51 AM.

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    Received email from RTC advising slight change to route

    We are writing regarding your booking on The Buxton Spa Express on Saturday 14 March 2026 to advise you of a necessary amendment to the advertised route.
    Owing to pathing constraints on the network, together with gauging restrictions identified during the final stages of operational planning, we are unable to operate via Darwen as originally intended.
    The train will instead travel via Chorley to Blackburn, with the onward journey to Buxton running via Whaley Bridge. Our return journey from Preston will operate via Chinley and the Peak Forest.
     
    neildimmer, Mar 3, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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    That's a pity as I was thinking of doing that trip to do the Darwen, Entwistle and Bromley Cross. :(
     
    RalphW, Mar 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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    Means a run up Bibbington, which makes a change from the usual downhill glide through Whaley Bridge. Think uphill has only been done once in the last 5 years.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, Mar 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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    I did wonder how they were going to find a path between Bolton and Blackburn with plenty of single track and more service trains than in years gone by. Last run south was early on a Sunday morning. Such a shame.
     
    Oswald T Wistle, Mar 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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    And I guess if a Black 5 will not fit anymore then there is little hope going forward.
     
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    Is the Black 5 coming on the back from Carnforth (Preston start) to start haulage at Man Vic (when the train reverses) and similarly is it hauling on to Preston to go back to Carnforth?
     
    Spotter, Mar 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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