Saphos 2023

Timings for The Golden Arrow on 4th March - https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/se...4/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt&toc=LS

Another incredibly long day. 0522 from International, arriving back at 2327. I was a hair's breadth away from booking on this, but ultimately decided to go to Didcot instead for the 4 Castles event. I'm glad I did now!

 

I know its not entirely Saphos but its under the same banner, not sure if anyone on here is sampling the Scot Rail push pull tour this weekend and specifically availing themselves of the passenger pick up at Beattock Summit? https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U66003/2023-02-24/detailed

 

Any idea what is working the trip to Caerdydd on Wednesday? St David's Day!

 

Class 40 D213 reported on facebook as doing Holyhead to Hereford on the outward leg, and Crewe to Holyhead on the return.

 

Good job it’s not a Sunday…

 

Somebody forgot to put a " * " in the activity column in the train bid. Therefore it shows up as an open stop and not for pathway purposes.

Cheers, Neil

 

Just received my booking details which states 70000 "Britannia" is the anticipated steam loco for the tour. D213 and 70000 then, should be a great day out.

 

Looks like the train is turned at Maindee so presumably it will be a 47 leading into Cardiff? Realtime Trains | 1Z45 0605 Holyhead to Cardiff Central | 01/03/2023

 

Beattock Summit Parkway...

 

No asterisk - the gall!

 

'Composing an image is very much like making love to a beautiful woman...' For those now confused, it's a 'Fast Show' reference prompted by Swiss Toni's moniker.

 

"First you must check that you haven't over exposed, and don't forget your lens cap....."

Ahh Swiss Toni, my favourite "Fast Show" character played by Charlie Higson.

 

Why?

 

Something to do with pubs?

 

Yes, East Usk is on the Bristol side of Newport, the train will be diesel hauled from here to Cardiff.

 

I could tell from your avatar!

 

Holyhead to Hereford: D213 + 9479, 3045, 3122, 80044, 3100, 3148, 3125, 1863, 3107, 3330 + D1935 (47805)
Realtime Trains | 1Z45 0605 Holyhead to Cardiff Central | 01/03/2023
Update: D213 has returned 0Z45 Hereford to Crewe. 46100 Royal Scot is hauling the 1Z45 charter to East Usk (47.805 at the rear). <BJ>

 

On WME and 46100 rostered for steam section

 

Train arrived about 10-45 into Hereford. 46100 was stabled in the northside bay platform with support coach.

Only heard a whistle (hooter) as it left south, but I think was pretty much on time.

I wonder where the loco coal came from? Looked quite small but clean, as in "washed".

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