60163tornado
Member
Just to let any of those who don't know, BR 4-6-2 70000 Britannia will now not visit.
It is now apparent that, due to circumstances beyond our control, "Britannia" will not be able to visit for the Opening Festival, so as shown on the updated Loco Roster, the timetable on 23rd March will be operated by the following 8 steam locomotives, namely the visiting 9F No.92212, and our own Nos. 1638, B473, 263, 323, 178, 55 and 3. We have already explored all other options for visiting engines, and it is understood that nothing suitable is available at this very late stage. Although clearly the attraction is the opening of the Bluebell's long-awaited extension to East Grinstead, rather than a visiting engine, we are none the less disappointed to have to relay this news.
It is now apparent that, due to circumstances beyond our control, "Britannia" will not be able to visit for the Opening Festival, so as shown on the updated Loco Roster, the timetable on 23rd March will be operated by the following 8 steam locomotives, namely the visiting 9F No.92212, and our own Nos. 1638, B473, 263, 323, 178, 55 and 3. We have already explored all other options for visiting engines, and it is understood that nothing suitable is available at this very late stage. Although clearly the attraction is the opening of the Bluebell's long-awaited extension to East Grinstead, rather than a visiting engine, we are none the less disappointed to have to relay this news.