Bath and Bristol 24 Nov 2007 - 60019 Inaugural Working

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Bath and Bristol 24 Nov 2007 - 60019 Inaugural Working

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I'm thinking I read that Bittern is making a run through Bath and to Bristol next weekend 24th Nov...is that correct? Does anyone have any gen on timings?

I tried to look up on http://www.uksteam.info/tours/trs07.htm however the page is not loading at the mo....
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All being well, Bittern should be running from London to Bristol on Saturday,24th November. This will be the loco's first revenue earning charter in recent years. The train runs via Newbury and the Avon Valley (no not Bitton!!) in each direction. Although Bittern was in service at the Mid-Hants yesterday, I feel that the the loco should have put in more miles before being let loose on the big railway. Never the less, let's keep our fingers crossed for next Saturday.

Several people have mentioned a problem accessing the uksteam website. For some reason it's working for some but not for others. <BJ>
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Just been able to get on the UK Steam Info site still no update..as of yet.

However approximate timeings are shown on the RTC's website and they as follows...I am keen to see this run!

Guilford Depart 10:20
Bath Spa Depart 12:30
Bristol TM Depart 13:00

Bristol TM Depart 17:00
Bath Spa Depart 17:20
Guilford Depart 19:50

Unless anyone knows otherwise?
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Re: Bath and Bristol 24 Nov 2007 - 60019 Inaugural Working

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Rich_Eason wrote:Bittern
I'll believe it when I see it. :wink:
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Latest update from RYTC.

Dated Monday, 19th November.

"We are currently awaiting final timings from Network Rail which are expected shortly.
Your tickets will be sent to you on Tuesday, 20th November".

Sounds promising. <BJ>
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tfr99 on national preservation wrote:Just spoke to RTC, it's off :evil:
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Nooooooooooooooooooo :cry:
It is with much regret that we write to inform that the Bath and Bristol train on Saturday 24th November has been cancelled. This train has been cancelled due to resourcing issues. All customers are being notified of this by letter.
And the weather was looking good for some decent pics....
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have they been aking lessons off FGW management? it seems like the kinda excuse they'd use!
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Shazz wrote:have they been aking lessons off FGW management? it seems like the kinda excuse they'd use!
Who are they? <BJ>
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