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RTC: Cumbrian Coast Express - 27/06/26

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Pendle Witch, Jun 21, 2026 at 4:49 PM.

  1. Pendle Witch

    Pendle Witch New Member

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    Any info on what is planned for the Cumbrian Coast to Ravenglass?
     
    Pendle Witch, Jun 21, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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    Should be tangmere, tender first to Ravenglass, chimney first back to Carnforth.

    Whillan Beck is the booked loco for the La'al Ratty excursion
     
    Steamie Boxes, Jun 22, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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    Any timings yet, is it going via Barrow?
     
    Pendle Witch, Jun 23, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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    No timings as yet. As the avoiding line is closed every weekend, it will have to go via Barrow
     
    iwr, Jun 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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    12:50 into Ravenglass and 15:35 out
     
    Steamie Boxes, Jun 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    Guess there's a fire risk chance this will be t&t diesel.
     
    26D_M, Jun 23, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Given the way the trip has to work, it's a possibility but not ideal if you were hoping for steam on the main line.
     
    Big Al, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    I was unclear from the description given up thread whether Tangmere was to lead both ways, tender first outward. Or whether it is to be on the rear of the train outward then lead it back.
    I suspect its moot as the fire protocols must surely have some impact come Saturday. Especially given the recent history of that loco on the coastal route ...
     
    26D_M, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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    Who knows, whilst its been hot up here it has also been incredibly muggy and damp, the grass in the garden is soaking this morning and its misty as hell!
     
    GWR4707, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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    It is timed at 45mph on the outward journey, so one presumes it is leading tender first
     
    Steamie Boxes, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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    WCRC steam tours will always be top and tail with a diesel loco regardless of fire risk.....until they can find someway of the steam loco operating the CDL or something else within the consist to negate the need for a diesel loco on the rear
     
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    GWR4707, Jun 26, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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