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RTC Cotswold Venturer - 23/08/25

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Big Al, Aug 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM.

  1. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Times are now up for this trip hauled by Clan Line.

    https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U61259/2025-08-23/detailed
    https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U61263/2025-08-23/detailed

    It looks as though steam comes off at Gloucester where the train reverses. That'll need a slick bit of operating to detach and later re-attach the loco in the time available.
     
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    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    Tell that to RTC (I thought I’d remembered this correctly from reading the description a few weeks ago).

     
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    I think it’s the lack of servicing available at Worcester, causing the change to Gloucester. If there is no depot staff for WMT nothing can go on or off.
     
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    Why do they so rarely go up Honeybourne bank?
     
    Breva, Aug 19, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    Indeed, my comment was tongue in cheek really regarding RTCs inaccuracy in their description, I know someone who mentioned going to Ashchurch to phot it, they will be in for a shock!!!

    Possibly a lack of paths.
     
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    More than a lack of paths , there is a week long blockade from Norton Jn to Moreton in Marsh.
    https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/se...25-08-23/0600-2000?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt

    Cheers, Neil
     
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    On a more serious level, there are pathing problems with the single line sections at both ends of the OWW route from Oxford to Worcester. Both Wolvercot and Norton Junctions are single leads which means longer junction margins for trains exiting the single line - and fitting into suitable gaps on the double track route they are joining.

    Cheers, Neil
     
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    Pete Thornhill, Aug 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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    That’s what I was alluding to :)
     
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