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Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26

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  1. charterboy

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    No tour booklet in first class on the Blue Peter run. I presumed they hadn't bothered doing one to keep the ticket price down compared to normal Saphos tours
     
    charterboy, Mar 3, 2026
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  2. charterboy

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    Probably because it's a Wed and those who are still of employment age and don't live near Crewe would require 2 days annual leave

    I'd love to book on the Britannia trip but it's work constraints rather than the fare going up £10

    £149 for first class unassisted steam is still an absolute bargain

    Especially as it's in MK1s which aren't abundant on the network
     
    charterboy, Mar 3, 2026
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  3. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    I wholeheartedly agree with you, I missed plenty of trips when I was working and now as a pensioner I can do these trips, yes £149 is an absolute bargain!!
     
    neildimmer, Mar 3, 2026
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  4. Julian Jones

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    Good evening all.

    Change of work plans (self employed) means I now have the chance to travel on Wednesday.

    If anyone has a spare ticket or tickets please would you be kind enough to drop me a PM? Obviously would pay the full face value of the tickets. Happy to consider either standard or first class.
     
    Julian Jones, Mar 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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  5. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Are there many members on the SNG run?
     
    RalphW, Mar 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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  6. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    i am, actually got same coach and seat number as 60532 run
     
    neildimmer, Mar 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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  7. No.7

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    I am.
    The SNGLT sales team will be on board.
     
    No.7, Mar 9, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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  8. 1020 Shireman

    1020 Shireman Part of the furniture Friend

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    We are. First run behind No.7 since the overhaul.
     
    1020 Shireman, Mar 9, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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  9. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Hope it all goes well. Whilst it may be the fastest main line loco currently operational, that won't be on display on this trip. Nevertheless I expect that it will demonstrate that racehorses can also climb hills.
     
    Big Al, Mar 9, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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  10. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    @Big Al This was demonstrated some 62 years on the 26th September 1964 to be precise, when, after the Crewe to Carlisle run with Sir William Stanier, SNG took over for the section over the Waverley route, and yes climbed like the best of them. I know because I was on it.
     
    RalphW, Mar 9, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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  11. Mike Wylie

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    Shouldn't be far away from 71000s performace.
     
    Mike Wylie, Mar 9, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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  12. Julian Jones

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    Good morning
    Still up for buying a ticket or tickets if any late change of plans means anyone is unable to go.
    Julian
     
    Julian Jones, Mar 10, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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