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RTC 2026

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

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  1. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

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    After the last 18-24 months I would suggest that Tangmere could do with going and sitting in a quiet darkened room for a while...
     
    GWR4707, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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    By my count, it's done about 19,000 miles (73 trips) since January 2024.
     
    Rander, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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    The RTC website for tours starting in London and South states or has pictures of 44871/45407, 34028 and 35028 for the remainder of this year.
    All of those locos can work with air only, dual or vacuum only brakes stock.
     
    twr12, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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  4. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Despite its poorly health at times, you have to observe that without Tangmere, WCR would have been hard-pressed to provide anything other that steam for the Jacobite and diesel for everything else over the past x years up north.
     
    Big Al, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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    Quite! I'm sure it would appreciate some time off.
     
    Alex Productions, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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    The Great Britain should be more interesting next year!
     
    Rail Ranger, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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    Plus you would have had to move them to Southalland then back again for this trip.
     
    Gladiator 5076, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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    Completely forgot that trip started in London! My mistake.
     
    Alex Productions, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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    This is the best news for the mainline steam scene for a number of years. Lets hope a line can be drawn now and Carnforth gets back to doing what it does best.
    I for one will be having another look at RTC and West Coast Tours for next year.
     
    acorb, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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    It certainly needs the valve events looked at
     
    Johnb, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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    I’m pleased for Kelly and RTC. She’s always been so positive and optimistic about getting the Mk1s back
     
    Johnb, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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    wcmlbls1846, Oct 9, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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