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  1. Mick45305 replied to the thread RTC 2026.

    If in doubt, it’s always worth putting in a seating request for a window seat for any future bookings. RTC are very good at honouring them, where possible of course.

    Apr 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
  2. Jamessquared liked John Petley's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    I must admit, I was a bit disappointed to read of the plans to turn 80151 to face north. Facing south does offer opportunities away from the more popular spots for north facing engines. However, a trawl through my photos made me realise that...

    80151 Deans Crossing.jpg 80151 Freshfield curve.jpg 80151 Freshfield smallish.jpg 80151 Hill place.jpg 80151 Ingwersens.jpg 80151 Kingscote small.jpg 80151 near rock cutting .jpg 80151 new combe bridge.jpg 80151 North of Freshfield.jpg 80151 Rock Cutting.jpg Apr 2, 2026 at 1:34 PM
  3. Sulzerman liked 47406's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    BRIDGE 42 UPDATE We are currently repairing Bridge 42, which sits between the tunnel and Grosmont station. Unfortunately, the work required to resume services over the bridge will not be completed until May. As a result, at the start of the 2026...

    Apr 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
  4. Alex Productions replied to the thread RTC 2026.

    Thank you. This is really helpful. I'm in Standard class. Was hoping for a window seat but was expecting not to get one.

    Apr 2, 2026 at 1:32 PM
  5. Alex Productions liked LittleRedTrain's post in the thread RTC 2026.

    Having tried to work this out myself in the past: Assuming it's Standard class (2+2 seating), then usually it'd be numbered 1 Window, 2 Aisle | 3 Aisle, 4 Window 5 Window, 6 Aisle | 7 Aisle, 8 Window 9 Window, 10 Aisle | 11 Aisle, 12 Window...

    Apr 2, 2026 at 1:32 PM
  6. John Petley attached a file to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    I must admit, I was a bit disappointed to read of the plans to turn 80151 to face north. Facing south does offer opportunities away from the more popular spots for north facing engines. However, a trawl through my photos made me realise that...

    80151 Deans Crossing.jpg 80151 Freshfield curve.jpg 80151 Freshfield smallish.jpg 80151 Hill place.jpg 80151 Ingwersens.jpg 80151 Kingscote small.jpg 80151 near rock cutting .jpg 80151 new combe bridge.jpg 80151 North of Freshfield.jpg 80151 Rock Cutting.jpg Apr 2, 2026 at 1:26 PM
  7. Alex Productions replied to the thread RTC 2026.

    Hi. Very weird question but does anyone know how the seat numbering works for RTC. First time booking with them and got my Seat Number through for the Sussex Belle. Seat 29B. Now I understand B means back to the loco. Is 29 a window seat or...

    Apr 2, 2026 at 1:15 PM
  8. green five liked Old Kent Biker's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Trust and the Barnstaple & Yeo Valley Railway Trust have this morning issued a joint statement: Start of a new chapter for the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Project The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (L&BR) Trust and...

    Apr 2, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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