Kite159
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Has anyone else noticed that on the UkRailtours website, the diary dates have completely disappeared? Could the end be near or am I overthinking this?
I don't think things are that bad just yet, some class 99 was in there but I'm guessing training isn't up to speed yet so they have been put back
Isle of Mull
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I really hope not!
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They've put another tour on sale today and there is still one on the Diary Dates. 2 of the 4 Diary Dates they had listed were tours using 99s which have presumably been postponed as the locos are not going to be ready for them in time. I would say you are overthinking it, yes!
UKR have just posted on Facebook that this tour is already 50% full.And if by magic it's appeared:
Independence Day – UK Railtours
Book by the 15th May for a 10% 'early bird' discount as well.
Isle of Mull
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For once something is going right for them
renegademaster
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These track bashing ones always sell well
It is essentially a traction tour, not a track bashing one. It is unlikely to be the track that people are booking for. The route is somewhat determined by where the depots / stabling points are - eg Toton, Leeds, Doncaster, and avoiding reversals, as the 57 sits on the back.
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BR Traction
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Sounds more like a booze cruise. Be interesting to know how many are going just for the “entertainment”.
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The 31 dropping on was enough to convince me to book onto it
I’m on it just for the hoover entertainmentThe 31 dropping on was enough to convince me to book onto it
The original 20’s were a side show
Must admit I’m excited about the thought of 31128 & whatever Nemesis throw at us
(Was hoping for 45112 but happy to settle for the 73
Isle of Mull
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Does the nemesis mk3 set have a kitchen
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To be honest, I am happy with all of the traction involved and it's great to see that there are sensible people about who will still do tours involving their favoured traction even when there are other classes involved as well. I will never get my head around the old school thinking of refusing to do a train because it is not your preferred traction throughout in 2026 when there is such limited chance to get behind certain locos!
But yes, I am looking forward to this one (not so much the early drive to East Mids Parkway) for many reasons - varied traction and a venture in behind the line of stock adjacent to the running lines at Nemesis to name a couple
JGurney
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I suspect that is at least partly down to relative prices. I recall three occasions when I used (then) HRT's 'Merrymaker' excursions to make single journeys, because I wanted to go that way on that day and the Merrymaker fare was cheaper than the (then) BR single fare, as well as being a more interesting ride (London - York twice and London -Durham once). At that time the HRT 'Merrymaker' fare was generally cheaper than a day return by service train for most of their destinations. Their 'Forgotten Tracks' freight line tours and luxury dining services were more costly, as might be expected
Luckily I’m only 20 mins from East Mids Parkway from Ashby-De-La-ZouchTo be honest, I am happy with all of the traction involved and it's great to see that there are sensible people about who will still do tours involving their favoured traction even when there are other classes involved as well. I will never get my head around the old school thinking of refusing to do a train because it is not your preferred traction throughout in 2026 when there is such limited chance to get behind certain locos!
But yes, I am looking forward to this one (not so much the early drive to East Mids Parkway) for many reasons - varied traction and a venture in behind the line of stock adjacent to the running lines at Nemesis to name a couple
Still, as you say an early alarm call!
Did think about waiting until just after 9am to join it but never had a 31 or 20 to Bedford or a 50 back up the Midland Mainline so it’s an early start.
ExRes
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On RTT presumably associated with the 'West Midlands Deviator'
Friday - 1115 0D49 Kidderminster SVR to Burton OT Wetmore Sidings & 1458 5D49 Burton OT Wetmore Sidings to Chaddesden Sidings
Friday - 1115 0D49 Kidderminster SVR to Burton OT Wetmore Sidings & 1458 5D49 Burton OT Wetmore Sidings to Chaddesden Sidings
50002Superb
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Do you know which 20s are on this please?
ExRes
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As far as I'm aware it's ROMIC pair 20007 & 20205 along with 31128 and (I think) 50049
31128 is there instead of 20007, not as well as, so the pairing is 20205 and 31128.
ExRes
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You're right of course, so used to the 20s working together
50002Superb
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Understood, thank you!
DJGREW999
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That will be 50049
Isle of Mull
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New tour
The Worcester Pullman on September 26th, featuring clan line and the belmond pullman
The Worcester Pullman on September 26th, featuring clan line and the belmond pullman
Defo 50049 Defiance
Superb weekend (Well Fri/Sat) on the 125 Group HST on the UKR tours, everything seemed to run pretty much perfectly apart from some ARS type regulation it seemed in the Welwyn area on the return yesterday. "Good" to see another train with passengers do EWR, before any actual service trains go there, highlights what a mess it all is.
Tangents finished, great weekend, set seemed a credit to the 125 Group with next to no issues and the buffet seemed to do very well as had to have an extra restock on the way on the Saturday. Spot on stuff.
Tangents finished, great weekend, set seemed a credit to the 125 Group with next to no issues and the buffet seemed to do very well as had to have an extra restock on the way on the Saturday. Spot on stuff.