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LNER 4464 - Merseyside Streak - 1st November 2014

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by LMarsh1987, Sep 3, 2014.

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  1. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    I believe that was not even the case in steam days.
     
    Martin Perry, Oct 8, 2014
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    Anyway, who would fancy the chances of a TF stock movement out of Lime Street? Either way with a relatively short main train the extra weight will just be an inconvenience rather than the A4 needing help.
     
    Big Al, Oct 8, 2014
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  3. Ben Vintage-Trains

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    Our 47 will be with the train all day. It is required for the Lime Street end, and since it is with us, it can do the ETH as well.

    It will be reassuring to know the 47 is there to assist if necessary in/out of the tunnels at B'Ham New St also.
     
    Ben Vintage-Trains, Oct 14, 2014
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    Ben - wondering whether there are still seats available in standard, and approximately how long the break in Liverpool will be? Tempted to book as my weekend plans have just altered.
     
    Learner, Oct 24, 2014
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    The website does not mention being full booked so you best bet is to give VT a call ASAP.
     
    RalphW, Oct 24, 2014
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    We have a few left in Standard and Club Classes.

    Give me a ring in the office on 0121-708-4960 and we will get you on.

    Cheers!

    Ben - VT
     
    Ben Vintage-Trains, Oct 24, 2014
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    alastair, Oct 24, 2014
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  8. LMarsh1987

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    LMarsh1987, Oct 24, 2014
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  9. Ben Vintage-Trains

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  10. LMarsh1987

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    doesn't look good though !
     
    LMarsh1987, Oct 24, 2014
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    Any news yet Ben as i would like to book my accommodation for Friday night
     
    leander, Oct 27, 2014
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    This train has apparently been cancelled due to FBU action.
     
    gwr4090, Oct 28, 2014
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  13. Big Al

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    In the grand scheme of things and viewed objectively, the risk posed by this trip must be far less than the risk posed by other potential fire/flashpoint issues across the whole network. NR cannot halt the network but it can stop a charter. I call that mean spirited and disproportionate. That said, I hope it isn't something stupid like the fact that the train goes through New Street
     
    Big Al, Oct 28, 2014
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    Just spoke to VT, Trip cancelled, letter in post with options !
     
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    LMarsh1987, Oct 28, 2014
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    I just cannot imagine Liverpool Lime St will feature in those options in the light of this cancelation. I wish to be proved wrong but dont see it happening.
     
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  16. LMarsh1987

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    Cannot be rescheduled, was told that on the phone. Only options, are to switch to other VT trips !
     
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    Presumably the limited time left on Bitterns ticket hampers things in that respect, hopefully Fireman Sam decides to behave himself on the 8th.
     
    david1984, Oct 28, 2014
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    Got to feel sorry for all operators this weekend, its a pretty lame excuse from NR, something that may not have happened 3 - 4 years ago.

    Wonder what has changed.....
     
    guycarr360, Oct 30, 2014
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  19. spicer21

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    The blame and compensation culture I suspect, which intrudes on so many parts of our lives today.
     
    spicer21, Oct 31, 2014
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