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RTC 2026

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

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  1. mattspencer

    mattspencer Well-Known Member

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    Saturday's WSR trip is now class 33s https://www.railwaytouring.net/wsse-18-07-26
     
    mattspencer, Jul 13, 2026
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    This Sunday’s Royal Duchy is now listed as diesel hauled vice steam
     
    TH Railway Videos, Jul 21, 2026
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    This weekend IMG_6413.jpeg
     
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    Re. the WSSE, I have just checked and there is no mention of two steam locos on the official RTC website. Class 33s throughout AFAIK. <BJ>
     
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    I assume the 'Dorset Coast Express' on 13 August will have no steam loco involved, even as a figurehead?
     
    Deepgreen, Aug 9, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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    Not unless there is a monsoon between now and then, all that's in the forecast is another heatwave for the south and east..
     
    acorb, Aug 9, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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    RTC website - https://www.railwaytouring.net/dce-13-08-26 - states it is diesel hauled. The confirmed timings on it show the excursion to be around one hour earlier at Bournemouth and Weymouth on the outward journey than would have been the case behind 34028 Eddystone. No en-route watering and, presumably, a much more direct routing down the main line - instead of the original diversion at Eastleigh to go to Fareham and then for the rear diesel to then haul the train to Weymouth thus turning it ready for the return to Waterloo.
     
    buzby2, Aug 9, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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