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RTC 2026

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

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  1. 5944

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    I would...
     
    5944, Oct 8, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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    If it is 46115 with mk1 why would u not not make a big deal of as a publicity stunt
     
    Kt1995, Oct 9, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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    It is 46115 Scots Guardsman and away on time
     
    Pendle Witch, Oct 9, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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    With 47802 and CDL Mark 1s. Hooray! Andrew N
     
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    wcmlbls1846, Oct 9, 2026 at 5:23 AM
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    Let's hope it's the first of many.
     
    Bodorganboy, Oct 9, 2026 at 6:51 AM
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    Good news, and here's hoping it's a success.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, Oct 9, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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    Not much of a publicity stunt to eat a large humble pie. But if it means RTC can get back to what they were, it's very good news.
     
    Enterprise, Oct 9, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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    neildimmer, Oct 9, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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    Why would you want to make a song and dance after everything that has transpired over the last few years ? I think this is much better , just quietly get on with it
     
    Sidmouth, Oct 9, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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    Delighted to see Scots Guardman back on the railtour scene! I look forward to seeing when the other vacuum braked locos get their chance to pull mainline tours again.
     
    Alex Productions, Oct 9, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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    I meant more for RTC as they have been advertising tickets for sale this week which might of been more in demand if it was known about the mk1 return.
     
    Kt1995, Oct 9, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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    Waterbuck, Oct 9, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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    I would assume given the locomotive for this trip was never formally announced, these Mk1 with CDL must have only just been finished otherwise they'd have been out last weekend on the Cumbrian Mountain Express. So probably RTC didn't want to risk promising something that might have ended up being Tangmere with Mk2's if they weren't ready in time.
     
    Alex Productions, Oct 9, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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    Heavily discounted too. Good for us followers but not for RTC viabilty.
     
    Kirk Oswald, Oct 9, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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    A welcome return for a much loved locomotive. I don't think that West Coast should be given any grief over doing this without any fanfare. After all, I imagine that a few people in the company may be feeling a bit sheepish about the whole fuss over vacuum/CDL so credit where it is due.
     
    Big Al, Oct 9, 2026 at 9:14 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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    IMG_0710-2.jpg IMG_0711-2.jpg In the rapidly fading light of an October evening Scots Guardsman slows to a halt at Sherburn-in-Elmet for a planned water stop
     
    JEB-245584, Oct 9, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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    Who'd have thought only a few years ago we'd be finding novelty in seeing West Coast's Mk1s on the mainline?! Lovely to see them return and for 46115 back on public mainline passenger duties (And a bonus excuse to travel up to the North East), hopefully it won't be long before we get to enjoy the sight of some of 10A's other vacuum only steam locos out on tours once more...

    Here's some footage from the day's proceedings:

     
    James McLeish, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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    5098, Oct 9, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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