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Not true, a rumour sent about by somebody who has fallen out with West Coast, which resulted in them being told there custom is not welcome anymore. When i was up there in July and September there wasnt 25 vehicles onsite, once our trains had left!. (regular charter going stock that is!, lots...

Well not technically true IIRC, there have been 5 Compass jobs go by the way side/redated also due to West Coast planning issues also, so we're not the only company affected. We have assuarances that this WILL NOT happen again. Apologies to those affected by this late notice alteration.

PTG's owner has an awful lot do with the repairs on the 50's, so is probably in the best position to have known to have pitched his tour originally for June. But as with major projects, deadlines slip, other faults are found. I am told the new TM has been fitted to 049 two days ago and it's now...

Well there is a Deltic to Paignton if that floats your boat (terrible pun!), literally 8 seats, in 2 groups of 4 have become available for those wanting a last minute day out 8-) --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Wow which TOC are you talking about, will give them a ring :p...

Apologies to all concerned for this late notice alteration due to a shortage of train crew, attempts were made to arrange for a Pilotman, however nobody able or available to cover the job from Whitland to Tenby. With regards to the altered working, it's now 37's into Carmarthen, for 47580 to...

We've had validated timings through today, following efforts by many to get the job back on track, thanks to those who made the effort. On the outward journey we're now routing via Manchester Pic with a reversal. Apologies to all affected by this late notice alteration caused by a major...

All the relevant checks have been done our end, the full spec is with Network Rail, there has been notification of reciept and acceptance. (Famous last words really on a complex charter like this!).

:D A bit of a copy and paste error on the website regarding times at York it would appear, if you look at the Jorvic/Saltburn tours it has the same times for York!, whoopsie. Would anticipate the timings to/from York being much the same as the original Yuletide tour from 2009, arr York...

Following Saturday's tour, We take this opportunity to thank all those who made it happen. Special thanks go to DRS for the use of their traction (including the pretty 66!) and a huge thank you to West Coast Railways for all their help and support in running the tour. Thanks also to Gravy...

From the promoters point of view the tour was fantastic! All lines covered as planned as well as the Rose Street curve, twice. Apart from an RETB issue at Kyle on saturday and a delay that ate our planned break at Aberdeen on the friday it all ran very well. Thank you to everyone who helped...

WCRC37's to work the return from Shrewsbury.

I would've thought it was, it was timed at 100mph, it got timed, as it was routed via Mount Florida IIRC on the return, something you quoted on, on the wnxx forum, presuming you are the same captainbigun?.

You beat me to it Dreadnought, An update has just gone onto our site : http://www.spitfirerailtours.co.uk/index.htm Items include confirmed timings and route for the 22nd May, an announcement regarding 97's on the 29th May and subsequent lack of, confirmed traction for the 26th June and...

Can I take this opportunity to thank all those who made our Broadsman tour the success it was. Thanks go to DRS, West Coast Railways and Network Rail for all their help and support in running the tour. Thanks also to Gravy Train for keeping us all fed and watered and special thanks to the North...

I disagree there, our timings last July compared with the ill fated North Charters trip a month earlier if I recall correctly the timings on the outward point to point Crewe to Glasgow were little different. Having the extra weight onboard didn't stop 002 pushing the boundaries either, those...