Lincoln diverts with NXEC anyone?

[Techniquest]

Hi all,

Just found out that there is supposedly more ECML diversions coming up between Peterborough and Doncaster via Lincoln. '...in the next couple of weeks' was the best to a date anyone has gotten so far.

Has anyone on here heard anything? Apparently NXEC are diverting their HSTs this way this time, so I assume GC will as well?

Looking forward to it if it is happening!

Thanks in advance for any gen,

Julian

 

[Max]

It's the weekend 8th/9th November, NXEC are operating an hourly service from Kings Cross-Newcastle/Scotland via the joint line, calling Peterborough (picking up northbound/setting down southbound) and York only before the usual calling points. Doncaster passengers have to suffer stoppers with a bus in the middle.

Full details on the NXEC website.

 

[Techniquest]

Thanks for that, most appreciated.

One assumes GC are on diversion too then.

Bring it on...

 

[andylloyd]

Thanks for that, most appreciated.

One assumes GC are on diversion too then.

Bring it on...

Then on the weekend of the 3rd Jan 09 NXEC are diverting onto the Durham coast.
Route learners are happening in 67005

Just another heads-up....

Andy

 

[djw1981]

Whats the betting on the fire alarms at Sunderland going mental that weekend? Is is just HST's on these diverts, or 67 hauling cl91 as well?

 

[Techniquest]

Then on the weekend of the 3rd Jan 09 NXEC are diverting onto the Durham coast.
Route learners are happening in 67005

Just another heads-up....

Andy

Grr, why is everything happening on 03/01/09?!

Ta for the heads-up!

 

[djw1981]

Why what else is happening?

 

[gordonthemoron]

it's nice to see that the national rail website is up to date on these egineering works (or rather it says there aren't any on those dates)

 

[Techniquest]

Why what else is happening?

40145 is on tour to Edinburgh that day (one I want to do for various reasons) , the Bo'ness have their 37 running day on that day too. Which means there's already three things I want to do!

 

[Waverley125]

is that running via Spalding, Grantham or Newark?

 

[Aureol]

The 40 tour? It's starting at Rawtenstall, so my guess is across to York and up to Newcastle.
The NXEC divertions? Dunno

 

[Techniquest]

is that running via Spalding, Grantham or Newark?

They should be Kings Cross - Peterborough - Spalding - Sleaford - Lincoln Central - Gainsborough Lea Road - Doncaster - York and as normal from there.

 

[djw1981]

40145 is on tour to Edinburgh that day (one I want to do for various reasons) , the Bo'ness have their 37 running day on that day too.

Can you combine both? If not, can you do tour one way - you could possibly fit all 3 in then!

 

[Techniquest]

That's a lot of money and pushing it TBH! But yeah, I'm looking into it.

 

[Galvanize]

Can you combine both? If not, can you do tour one way - you could possibly fit all 3 in then!

If enough people are interested, they [SRPS] may provide transport from Waverley Station to Bo'Ness, to have a couple of round trips behind each Tractor.

 

[andylloyd]

Whats the betting on the fire alarms at Sunderland going mental that weekend? Is is just HST's on these diverts, or 67 hauling cl91 as well?

The diverted trains will be HST through-out.... however there are buses laid on too I believe

 

[Max]

Does anybody know what route the Hull Trains services are taking over the weekend? There are several services booked to run, but with extended journey times (around 3 hours from Doncaster-London), calling Retford, Grantham and KGX. Will they have to reverse at Newark?

 

[ultrabox]

During the Grantham and Newark blockade on 8/9 November, Hull Trains will reverse at Newark Northgate, divert via Lincoln, then reverse again at Sleaford before returning back onto ECML at Grantham.

Bit of a long way round...

 

[Max]

During the Grantham and Newark blockade on 8/9 November, Hull Trains will reverse at Newark Northgate, divert via Lincoln, then reverse again at Sleaford before returning back onto ECML at Grantham.

Bit of a long way round...

I thought this was the only thing they could do, but I did wonder because, as you say, it's rather long winded! However, I'm sure the direct Retford and Doncaster to London links will be appreciated. Let's hope they try and get the 180 out or a double 222 set so they can carry as many passengers direct to Doncaster as possible without the hassle of the bus.

 

[Techniquest]

Hmm, I can see me getting a HT 222 off Donny just to fill in some of those gaps I need after doing a HST over the rest of the route...

Well, assuming I can push myself through an open door onto one to put up with the thing...