That would be the hybrid HST / class 91 MK3 sets early on in their life wouldn't it? But also slightly earlier the 17.36 King's Cross to Peterborough at the time they were first introduced; often a scratch rake usually of Mk2 carriages. It was generally diagrammed for the class 89, but it also saw the first passenger use of the class 91s.
GBRf said yesterday. So, who knows. 59003 is only a 60mph loco which probably goes some way to explain why the journey will take that much time.
Times should appear tonight.
Good to hear!
Usually Railtours go from Platform 2.
As with a lot of things at the moment, NR are running a little behind but they should be on RTT at around 2230 tonight (or 0030, can't remember when all the bits run for schedules running the next day that arrive just before they operate...)
It's booked on 2 according to the timings I've seen.
It will be, they are currently both in Eastleigh Works stabled just off the stock.
Kidderminster would be expected.
And there are three mainline registered class 50s currently at Kidderminster.
The middle one only needs to be authorised for transit on the mainline, it doesn't need to be capable of operating on its own on the mainline.
True, but in that case only 44 of the C50A ones is a runner.
Sounds like that is it then.
35 just needed new wheelsets so could also appear I guess. I personally think it will be 50008 seeing as 49 stood in for it on the Thanet Thunderer. That's not based on anything though.
Be nice if it was - did the Thanet thunderer tour and was a bit of a disappointment not getting 8 in !
50008 is at Kidderminster for repairs - it was taken there by 50007 and 50049 after the Thanet tour.
GBRf have stated on the WNXX forum that 50008 is definitely not involved.
Yes, and it has always been advertised as three locomotives from the Class 50 Alliance so 50008 was never in the plans.
In Victoria Station for over two hours.
beat me too it hahaha.
