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Saphos Trains 2026

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by GWR7812, Oct 7, 2025.

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  1. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Its doable waterwise as 5043 did it on the Castle Over Shap in 2009, IIRC they actually took 5043 into Steamtown on that occasion and watered and coaled her, what I cannot recall from that trip is whether there were any intermediate stops or not?
     
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    GWR4707, Oct 9, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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    No light engine moves around Carlisle at present, and stock definitely isn't left in the platform, so certainly looks like it.
     
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    They have diesels at Carlisle?
     
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    I suppose LE moves might appear later. I recall that LSL's Carlisle-allocated 37 diesel did the shunting on the previous Saphos similiar trips. I fear leaf fall season may put the kybosh on an unassisted run?
     
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    The Duke took 10 last November. The only issue with an S&C return would be Wilpshire Bank, especially the tunnel. Everything on their tour page indicates this will run the same as the previous runs, regardless of the lack of Upperby LE paths which could be added at anytime.
     
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