First Class was moderately well loaded on 30th November. I counted 14 (including me) on departure from Newport. A group of 4 also joined at Shrewsbury, travelling to Bangor. Photo below shows the 1st Class carriage that evening. Two to my left not in shot and a fellow basher who was in the bay of 4 nearest the kitchen was window hanging behind me.
I'd say that was a respectable load for a Wednesday evening.
As for the continuation of the service, the chef was adamant that it was continuing well into next year with a change of route via Wrexham and top and tailed Class 67s. Although the TM was rather less forthcoming when I asked him about the service, possible changes or withdrawal.
I've not really followed the politics of this service, but the recent murmurings that it may soon end were enough impetus for me to try it out.
Thanks for that,as you can make out, its total confusion, must say this is the best load in first I have seen.
We know whatever happens a week Monday, it wont be DVT, so using two 67s is possible,but not via Wrexham as WAG1.
Bobn
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First Class was moderately well loaded on 30th November. I counted 14 (including me) on departure from Newport. A group of 4 also joined at Shrewsbury, travelling to Bangor. Photo below shows the 1st Class carriage that evening. Two to my left not in shot and a fellow basher who was in the bay of 4 nearest the kitchen was window hanging behind me.
I'd say that was a respectable load for a Wednesday evening.
As for the continuation of the service, the chef was adamant that it was continuing well into next year with a change of route via Wrexham and top and tailed Class 67s. Although the TM was rather less forthcoming when I asked him about the service, possible changes or withdrawal.
I've not really followed the politics of this service, but the recent murmurings that it may soon end were enough impetus for me to try it out.
Thanks for that,as you can make out, its total confusion, must say this is the best load in first I have seen.
We know whatever happens a week Monday, it wont be DVT, so using two 67s is possible,but not via Wrexham as WAG1.
Bob