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RTC 2026

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

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  1. TheModster

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    I was at Wandsworth Town and was informed due to signalling issues all trains were going through Platform 6 at Clapham Junction then crossing over to pass Platform 2 at Wandsworth Town, causing congestion.

    Eddystone then got held outside Brookwood to let the Basingstoke stopper go ahead so it wasn't stuck behind the steam at the water stop at Winchfield, costing more time.

    The tour seen at Wandsworth Town and Farnborough this morning:
     
    TheModster, Sep 16, 2026
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    I wonder why the usually-troublesome schedule around the Winchfield water stop has still not been changed - is it really not possible to tweak it such that the schedule includes the service train going first, rather than an on-the-day decision? I had forgotten about the mk2 stock, so that, plus the seemingly lack of usual steam effort, vindicates my (admittedly border-line) decision not to bother to go and film. Nice filming from you as always. The train has at least regained some time, and it looks like a fine day for the passengers.
     
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    Onto Swanage Railway metals only 23 mins late.
     
    Rander, Sep 16, 2026
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    This Saturdays West Somerset Express is now diesel hauled, 3 for 3 this year those trips being steamless
     
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    Well, a 9 late arrival at Swanage is a pretty good recovery from nearly an hour down, which allows the passengers time to enjoy the destination.
     
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    Not for fire risk reasons, I assume?
     
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    DCE next week no longer on the RTC website, so I assume cancelled.
     
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    From the grapevine, a change to steam fire restrictions.
    Scotland and North West - Amber
    All other routes - Red

    Cheers, Neil
     
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    I thought there might be at least one post about 34028's trip to Par on Sunday, but nothing. However, looking at videos with the vertical exhaust from the 47 on the rear and the almost full rake of blue and grey Mk2s, I'm not really surprised!
     
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