Rail Aid Pullman in Kent 21-11-21 (Double header?)

[32475]

I see that the Belmond Pullman set is being hauled by both Clan Line and Tornado on Sunday 21st November. I presume this means a double header and would be wonderful to see.
Looking at Realtime trains, there appear to be two alternative FRGT coded paths, one departing London Vic at 09.54 heading to Folkestone via Rochester, Faversham, Canterbury East and Dover Priory. There is also a 10.55 FRGT coded departure from London Vic at 1055 to Folkestone via Ashford. Of course this could mean two separate trains? My guess is that the pathing is still to be worked out according to engineering works.
If anyone sees anything definitive about the route and times I would be very grateful.

 

[30907]

A third has now been added, 1002 via Maidstone E, 21 Nov only - I would put my money on that, but not yet, as there is no return path.
The brochure specifies a double-header.

 

[32475]

Thanks 30907. Hopefully the timetable will be made clearer in due course. A double header should be quite spectacular so maybe I’ll go down to Samphire Hoe between Dover and Folkestone to watch it down there.

 

[Islineclear3_1]

Any idea how long this might take or is it likely than Clan Line will work solo on Sunday?

60163 Tornado: Valve issue under investigation on LNER steam locomotive

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has confirmed that an issue with LNER A1 No. 60163 Tornado is under investigation.

www.railadvent.co.uk

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has confirmed that an issue with LNER A1 No. 60163 Tornado is under investigation.

Tornado operated a tour between Bristol Temple Meads and Chester on Saturday 13th November, after which, engineers found a potential intermittent valve issue.

The issue is now under investigation to make sure Tornado can operate reliably on heritage railways and on mainline tours.

 

[Townsend Hook]

Any idea how long this might take or is it likely than Clan Line will work solo on Sunday?

60163 Tornado: Valve issue under investigation on LNER steam locomotive

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has confirmed that an issue with LNER A1 No. 60163 Tornado is under investigation.

www.railadvent.co.uk

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has confirmed that an issue with LNER A1 No. 60163 Tornado is under investigation.

Tornado operated a tour between Bristol Temple Meads and Chester on Saturday 13th November, after which, engineers found a potential intermittent valve issue.

The issue is now under investigation to make sure Tornado can operate reliably on heritage railways and on mainline tours.

How long is a piece of string? Depends on how much of the engine has to be taken apart to find/diagnose the fault, how easy it is to rectify, and whether the owners are happy for it to go straight out on a main line tour or if they want to have a chance to test run it first.

 

[Islineclear3_1]

How long is a piece of string? Depends on how much of the engine has to be taken apart to find/diagnose the fault, how easy it is to rectify, and whether the owners are happy for it to go straight out on a main line tour or if they want to have a chance to test run it first.

Yes I understand that

I was hoping somebody in the know might be able to give some idea of whether Tornado will be sidelined and that Clan Line will run solo

 

[bleeder4]

Tornado has now been withdrawn for the rest of the year due to wheel flats.

Tornado - an engineering update - The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust

We are sorry to advise that on the 12th November Tornado suffered a number of wheel flats. This was caused by a slide during the current leaf fall season. Initial examinations after the weekend did not show any issue that would cause a prolonged concern. Our engineering team working carefully...

www.a1steam.com

 

[Crawley Ben]

Yes I understand that

I was hoping somebody in the know might be able to give some idea of whether Tornado will be sidelined and that Clan Line will run solo

Clan Line will be operating with one of the Belmond liveried 67’s tucked in behind (Due to concerns about leaf fall etc)

Ben

 

[Islineclear3_1]

Anyone know the finalised route and is willing/able to post some details here?

 

[30907]

Anyone know the finalised route and is willing/able to post some details here?

Using the same method as in #2:
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U63510/2021-11-21/detailed
Via Longhedge, Redhill and Minster, ŕeturning via Bat and Ball and Penge E.

 

[Islineclear3_1]

I found this schedule purely by accident so thanks for confirming

 

[32475]

I saw it near Richborough Castle close to home and it was a splendid sight albeit with a diesel tucked behind the tender. Sadly my video is far to big to put on here.

 

[Metal_gee_man]

Sadly as stated the 67 was tucked in there

Taken at Paddock Wood

 

[davec.73116]

I saw it near Richborough Castle close to home and it was a splendid sight albeit with a diesel tucked behind the tender. Sadly my video is far to big to put on here.

I was a liitle further down the line see attached photo.The diesel was 67024.My last photo of Clan Line was passing Woking in the 1960's with the down Bournemoth Belle

 

[32475]

I was a liitle further down the line see attached photo.The diesel was 67024.My last photo of Clan Line was passing Woking in the 1960's with the down Bournemoth Belle

View attachment 105966

Excellent photo!