RHTT Season 2026

[Iskra]

Do we know what diagrams the Colas hired in 68s are going to do? I have been told that its the 3J77/78 Middlesborough / Nunthorpe diagram, although this could be incorrect.

Is this why I just saw a 68 at Kirk Sandall?

 

[CDM Transport]

Is this why I just saw a 68 at Kirk Sandall?

I'm sure that'll be along the lines of traction training

 

[Intercity_225]

The Anglia RHTT set is heading to Whitemoor today:

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R56759/2026-08-20/detailed

 

[HST125Scorton]

Anglia RHTT sets are making there way to Doncaster on 6D06 York Engineers Yard to Doncaster Up Decoy with 66174 original path for 6L67 was cancelled.

FEAs: 642010, 642004, 642038, 642049, 642035, 642031, 642040 & 642013.

 

[BGTravels]

Will 'Concrete Bob' 37425 be making the RHTT this year? It was good seeing him around Scotland last year.

 

[Scotrail344Lad]

will concrete bob 37425 making the RHTT this yr was good seeing him around Scotland last yr

Speculation in this thread about 56049 potentially although nothing in concrete (no pun intended)

 

[Jacob Porrett]

At least one pair of 37s on the Yorkshire RHTT this year I read today. 56s/97s on the North Wales circuit. 70s could be used if needed.

 

[Lewis LJ]

Don't know how true this is but ive heard the North Wales circuit will be 97s and 66s this year, meanwhile the 56s will be on the Carstairs and Carlisle diagrams.

 

[Jacob Porrett]

Don't know how true this is but ive heard the North Wales circuit will be 97s and 66s this year, meanwhile the 56s will be on the Carstairs and Carlisle diagrams.

Definitely 97s because of the Cambrian Line. 66s is certainly an interesting development. Normally is the 56s however.

 

[Peter Sarf]

I have noticed a lot of leaves on the ground already in some parks. I think the drought has made some trees shed their leaves sooner. It feels sooner ?. So the coming wet and windy weather might be the start of the season.

 

[Scotrail344Lad]

Don't know how true this is but ive heard the North Wales circuit will be 97s and 66s this year, meanwhile the 56s will be on the Carstairs and Carlisle diagrams.

Certainly hope this is the case! On a carstairs route.

 

[CDM Transport]

Heard its 70/56 on the Carstairs diagram this year. No 37425 up in Scotland. 66&97 on diagrams based out of Coleham. York diagrams all 66s apart from the Yorkshire Coast diagram.

 

[Jacob Porrett]

Where will the ex Chiltern 68s be operating for the RHTT?

 

[Intercity_225]

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R57553/2026-08-27/detailed

Looks like a second attempt to bring the RHTT sets to the Anglia region. I presume it's going to be GBRF 66s (as usual) on the diagram this year.

 

[CDM Transport]

Where will the ex Chiltern 68s be operating for the RHTT?

Reportedly standing in as thunderbirds at Newark whilst the 67s go on Swinton RHTT this year. A 68 or two may also cover the Gloucester RHTT.

 

[Amos390]

Will it be sheds again in the East Mids, and if so will they be DBs or GBRfs?

 

[Class73Electro]

What is a 97?

Also any word yet on what's doing the Southern routes?

 

[Amos390]

What is a 97?

One of Network Rail’s modified locos. Originally was a class 37 (and is pretty much identical) but for the signalling type, it has been modified to work on the Cambrian Coast line and is the only locomotive that can do so (as far as I’m aware).

Image attached of a class 97.

 

[Class73Electro]

One of Network Rail’s modified locos. Originally was a class 37 (and is pretty much identical) but for the signalling type, it has been modified to work on the Cambrian Coast line and is the only locomotive that can do so (as far as I’m aware).

Image attached of a class 97.
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Ahh ok - thanks!

 

[Toby3875]

What trains run the Rhtt through the Marshlink?

 

[Tobytrain10]

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R57553/2026-08-27/detailed

Looks like a second attempt to bring the RHTT sets to the Anglia region. I presume it's going to be GBRF 66s (as usual) on the diagram this year.

That and probably 69s i would imagine

 

[TheSel]

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Image attached of a class 97.
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Pedant alert - actually that's two 97s.

 

[XCTurbostar]

What trains run the Rhtt through the Marshlink?

Usually GBRF 73s or 69s as 3W74

 

[Jacob Porrett]

Reportedly standing in as thunderbirds at Newark whilst the 67s go on Swinton RHTT this year. A 68 or two may also cover the Gloucester RHTT.

Ah right ok. Thank you for the info.

 

[_toommm_]

Is 3S97 from Horsham T.C. still planned to be OTMs/OTPs this year please? And would it be the same for 3S86/8Y83 from Effingham Jn.?

 

[Toby3875]

Usually GBRF 73s or 69s as 3W74

Thanks

 

[dodger]

Is the Wessex Area likely to be GBRF class 66's and class 69's this season.

Dodger

 

[Freightmaster]

Is the Wessex Area likely to be GBRF class 66's and class 69's this season.

Dodger

The Wessex trains are always MPVs, as far as I am aware.

 

[XCTurbostar]

The Wessex trains are always MPVs, as far as I am aware.

Yep, based out of Totton or Effingham

 

[CDM Transport]

93s, anywhere / any-ideas to fit in 93s ??.

Hopefully not, they are capable of bigger loads. If companies want locos there are plenty of 37s and 66s available for hire.