Paul.Uni Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Found these timings for Friday. I'm guessing moving the 4TC to Swanage Railway and the WCRC carriages to Southall. Southall - Eastleigh http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R57703/2017/06/30/advanced Eastleigh - Swanage http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K96311/2017/06/30/advanced Swanage - Southall http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K96312/2017/06/30/advanced 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Running dates for Met 1 at Epping Ongar Railway in July are now up on http://eorailway.co.uk/your-visit/whats-running/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 Found these timings for Friday. I'm guessing moving the 4TC to Swanage Railway and the WCRC carriages to Southall. Southall - Eastleigh http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R57703/2017/06/30/advanced Eastleigh - Swanage http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K96311/2017/06/30/advanced Swanage - Southall http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K96312/2017/06/30/advanced New timings, with the LE movement starting at Crewe: Crewe - Eastleigh http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O08596/2017/06/30/advanced Eastleigh - Swanage http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O08612/2017/06/30/advanced Swanage - Southall http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O08637/2017/06/30/advanced Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 Steam On The Met confirmed (9 & 10 September). Running between Amersham and Harrow. Featuring Met 1, 9466, 2 class 20s and the 4TC, plus the 1938 tube stock train. Info from https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/events-calendar/heritage-vehicles-outings Vintage Summer Steam Date: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September in Metro-Land Step back in time and enjoy journeys evocative of the early 20th century along with a pop-up vintage tea experience, when the Metropolitan No. 1 steam locomotive and the 1938 art deco Tube stock train run on the Metropolitan line between Amersham and Harrow-on-the-Hill. The heritage vehicles will also include Steam Locomotive No. 9466, two class 20 diesel locomotives, and the 1950s ex British Rail coaches resplendent in their new London Transport red livery. A selection of enticing tea and cakes served from delightful vintage crockery will be waiting on the station platform for day-trippers who purchase a tea room ticket. Little guests will have their own choice of tasty treats and drinks to choose from. In true vintage style on Saturday 9 September The Susie Qs, a 1940s close-harmony trio, will be singing Andrew’s Sisters classics and performing the dance moves to match at Amersham station. Costumed characters will bring the history of past travel to life at Amersham station and London Transport Museum’s pop-up shop will sell a range of Metropolitan line gifts. On Sunday 10 September, passengers can take a free heritage bus ride from Amersham Station to Amersham Old Town where the town’s annual Heritage Day will take place, with live bands and performances, market stalls and a children’s area and fairground. Journey times and ticket prices for the September Vintage Summer Steam event will be announced on Tuesday 25 July when ticket bookings open at www.ltmuseum.co.uk. Epping Ongar Railway LT Weekend (15 & 16 July) Timetables are now up. No loco roster as of yet. Saturday: http://eorailway.co.uk/your-visit/timetables-and-fares/show-timetable.php?date=20170715 Sunday: http://eorailway.co.uk/your-visit/timetables-and-fares/show-timetable.php?date=20170716 L92 back in service at South Devon Railway (August) L92 will be back in service in August. With L94 at Dartmouth Steam Railway it will be possible to see 2 LT Pannier Tanks in Devon in August and September. South Devon Railway August Loco Roster http://www.southdevonrailwayassociation.org/News-and-Press-Releases/Loco-Roster-August-2k17.html 4TC at Swanage Railway for the Wareham service (Tuesdays - Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays until 3 September) The 4TC has arrived at the Swanage Railway is in use on the Wareham service. Pictures of the 4TC arriving at Swanage Railway https://www.facebook.com/swanagerailway/posts/1340689872646240 More info on the Wareham service http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/wareham-timetableandfares Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Epping Ongar Railway LT Weekend (15 & 16 July) Timetables are now up. No loco roster as of yet. Saturday: http://eorailway.co.uk/your-visit/timetables-and-fares/show-timetable.php?date=20170715 Sunday: http://eorailway.co.uk/your-visit/timetables-and-fares/show-timetable.php?date=20170716 The EOR event page no longer shows a LT livered class 20 visiting. Instead Met 1 and GWR 6430 will be in use. I assume a home diesel loco will top and tail with the steam locos into Epping Forest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Dartmouth Steam Railway (15 & 16 July) L94 will be in use during the Kingsbeer Festival according to http://national-preservation.com/threads/dartmouth-steam-railway.415834/page-21#post-1866027 The other loco in use on 14 & 15 July will be 75014, which was used for steam on the Met 95 & 96. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Dartmouth Steam Railway (15 & 16 July) L94 will be in use during the Kingsbeer Festival according to http://national-preservation.com/threads/dartmouth-steam-railway.415834/page-21#post-1866027 The other loco in use on 14 & 15 July will be 75014, which was used for steam on the Met 95 & 96. The Dartmouth Steam Railway Facebook page are reporting that L94 is only in use on 15 July. 75014 will be hauling all other steam services over the weekend, with D7535 hauling evening trains on 14 & 15 July https://www.facebook.com/dartmouthrailriver/posts/1540956425948650 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Steam and Tube On The Met trains 9 & 10 September Departure times are now on the LTM ticket site. 1938 Stock: 10:15 Harrow-on-the-Hill to Amersham 11:21 Amersham to Watford return 13:21 Amersham to Watford return 14:27 Amersham to Watford return 15:52 Amersham to Ruislip Steam: 10:20 Harrow-on-the-Hill to Amersham 11:42 Amersham to Harrow-on-the-Hill return 13:42 Amersham to Harrow-on-the-Hill return 15:27 Amersham to Ruislip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Steam and Tube On The Met trains 9 & 10 September Departure times are now on the LTM ticket site. 1938 Stock: 10:15 Harrow-on-the-Hill to Amersham 11:21 Amersham to Watford return 13:21 Amersham to Watford return 14:27 Amersham to Watford return 15:52 Amersham to Ruislip The 1938 Stock Tube trains are no longer on the ticket site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hamblin Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 They are waiting to confirm that it will be signed off for operation again before releasing the tickets. Kind regards, Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Epping Ongar Railway August running dates for Met 1 at Epping Ongar. Spa Valley Railway LT Brake Van B560 will be used for Brake Van rides at the Spa Valley Railway from Groombridge station along the Ashurst Spur during the Diesel Gala (3-5 August) (please note that brake van rides are not operating along the Ashurst Spur on 6 August) and 20th Birthday Bash (26-28 August). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 1938 Tube Stock runs are not happening on 9 & 10 September https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/events-calendar/heritage-vehicles-outings Following the overhaul of the 1938 Tube stock, unfortunately we are now unable to run this train due to technical difficulties, which require further investigation. We hope to be able to run journeys in the near future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 If anyone wants tickets this years SOTM, book now. Trains 1 & 3 on Saturday have sold out. Train 2 on Saturday and Trains 1-3 on Sunday are close to selling out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Timings for the 4TC sets journey back to Ruislip http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U62905/2017/09/04/advanced According to the latest Heritage Railway magazine the class 20s that will be used for SOTM are 20142 & 20227. LU are also looking into events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan District Railway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Just a heads up for anyone planning to go to SOTM, the Metropolitan Line isn't running south of Wembley Park due to engineering work. If you are travelling through Central London your options are: Jubilee Line to Wembley Park Chiltern Railways to Harrow-on-the-Hill etc. Piccadilly Line to the Uxbridge Branch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Earlier today there was a movement to Ruislip from Butterley. http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R73469/2017/09/06/advanced Was it a 20 (or two) for this weekend? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hamblin Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Most likely. I know 9466 has arrived and is safely tucked away in the former Cleaning Shed. Regards, Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) After Steam On The Met, Met 1 has gone back to Quainton Road and will be in use this weekend. Info from http://www.bucksrailcentre.org/ THIS WEEKEND: Traction Engine RallySaturday 23rd & Sunday 24th SeptemberSpecial Event Steaming Day! Come and admire these fascinating machines parading around the site. Plus, steam train rides for all! Visit our railway museum, see the travelling post office, take a trip on the ride-on miniature railway, and watch the model railway. Enjoy steam train rides on our stunning flagship locomotive, Metropolitan 1, who is back in Quainton after several months visiting other railways. Rides run approximately every 20 minutes throughout the day. Edit: Locos are Met 1 and Peckett 2087 according to a reply on https://www.facebook.com/BucksRailCentre/photos/a.207378352683511.52907.103974539690560/1488518944569439/?type=3&theater I assume Up Yard for Met 1 and Down Yard for 2087 Edited September 18, 2017 by Paul.Uni Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 Met 1 is in use at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre's steam gala on Sunday 1 October alongside GWR 9466, Andrew Barclay 699, Bagnall 2469 & Peckett 2087. More info http://bucksrailcentre.org/product.php/37/autumn-steam-gala Met 1 will then return to Epping Ongar Railway alongside GNR 1744. Info from http://eorailway.co.uk/your-visit/whats-running/ Epping Ongar Railway will have a 'bigger and better LT Weekend' next year. Info from http://eorailway.co.uk/events/special-events/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 2018 events (please note these events have not been confirmed by TfL or LTM) Class 20 tour to Quainton Road has been postponed to next year, according to the Class 20 Locomotive Society. Steam between High Street Kensington and Ealing Broadway for the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Metropolitan District Railway, according to issue 233 of Heritage Railway Magazine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Met 1 has arrived back at Epping Ongar Railway, if I'm not mistaken facing Ongar. https://www.facebook.com/Eppingongarlocodept/photos/a.1460395604182012.1073741826.1460389087515997/2085500831671483/?type=3&theater Some pictures of Sarah Siddons arriving at Eastleigh Works back in September http://www.carlswatson.com/Trains/Galleries%202017/Galleries%20201709/20170907ArlingtonEastleighWorks/index.html 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hamblin Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Sarah Siddons is there for condition assessment and (hopefully) overhaul following that. Regards, Dan 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Epping Ongar Railway 2018 events are now listed on http://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/special-events-in-2018/ With Met 1 staying for most of the 2018 season, it should be in use for: Steam Gala 8 - 10 June London Transport Weekend 23 & 24 June Victorian Weekend 30 June - 1 July Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Epping Ongar Railway 2018 events are now listed on http://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/special-events-in-2018/ With Met 1 staying for most of the 2018 season, it should be in use for: Steam Gala 8 - 10 June London Transport Weekend 23 & 24 June Victorian Weekend 30 June - 1 July The London Transport Weekend is now listed on the EOR website as taking place on 12 & 13 May Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) According to issue 236 of Heritage Railway the following will occur next year: 29 April: LT livered class 20s to Quainton Road (Wembley Park - Quainton Road, Quainton Road - Marylebone - West Ruislip). Featuring: 20142, 20227, the 4TC and a class 33. 28 & 29 July: Steam On The District (Ealing Broadway - High Street Kensington). Featuring: Met 1, Sarah Siddons, Jubilee carriage 353, the Chesham Set, a GWR Pooley Van from the Flour Mill to carry back up equipment and maybe a second steam loco. Three round trips each day. Edited December 15, 2017 by Paul.Uni 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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