Chinnor to Weymouth 4 April 2019

[Nicholas43]

As far I can see, this trip organised by Steam Dreams
https://www.steamdreams.co.uk/tours.php?tourid=72113
is not showing in realtime trains. Should I start worrying that it may be cancelled, or is just that Steam Dreams have asked for timings not to be publicised?

 

[Trainfan344]

Usually goes on as Short term planned (STP) Schedule, check a week or two before the tour is meant to depart and you should see it on there.

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

The times for these trips are only published very close to the travel date. Look too on Steam Info website. Have a good trip.

 

[Nicholas43]

Thanks, Trainfan and StevieBoy. I was worried, because (for example) Tyseley's planned special on 6 April is already in the system:
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U10732/2019/04/06/advanced

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

Thanks, Trainfan and StevieBoy. I was worried, because (for example) Tyseley's planned special on 6 April is already in the system:
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U10732/2019/04/06/advanced

Yes, some times times are available for some trips much earlier than others, there are so many factors that can be involved.

 

[168lover]

It is still going ahead. Alot of planning still on going

 

[matt]

I wouldn't worry yet. There are tours running this coming weekend with no times showing in sites such as real time trains.

 

[CarltonA]

I'd be interested to know the logistics involved for this train to depart from Princes Risborough. The platform at Chinnor is fairly short. It will be diesel hauled to Prisbo and presumably reverse in platform three in order to head north with the steam loco leading.

 

[KingDaveRa]

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U10847/2019/04/04/advanced

Is that it?

 

[168lover]

I'd be interested to know the logistics involved for this train to depart from Princes Risborough. The platform at Chinnor is fairly short. It will be diesel hauled to Prisbo and presumably reverse in platform three in order to head north with the steam loco leading.

Not been involved with the logistics but the train will be diesel hauled (either 33/37/47/57) on our line through to Risborough. At chinnor I think the plan is to have the train with the rear 4 coaches platformed with the others leading up the bank towards Risborough. This isn't 100% confirmed however.

 

[Nicholas43]

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U10847/2019/04/04/advanced

Is that it?

Thanks, KingDaveRa. Interesting to see that it will be looped at Oxford Parkway and Oxford.
Can anyone elucidate what Princes Risborough Ace is ? A.C.E. siding maybe, but what is/was A.C.E ? Operationally, would it be where the train moves from the Heritage Line to Network Rail?

 

[matt]

Trip is postponed due to problems with Mayflower

It is with great disappointment that we must inform you that we have taken the difficult decision to postpone Thursday’s inaugural trip from Chinnor to Weymouth to the summer. This is due to news received today of the unavailability of our rostered steam locomotive B1 61306 ‘Mayflower’.


Mayflower has developed an issue with her boiler and unfortunately it will not be possible to repair it in time for our trip this Thursday. The fault came to light today when the locomotive arrived back at its London base, having just returned from a trip last Saturday. With the locomotive still hot and at working pressure, there is not enough time to cool the boiler and carry out the necessary repairs ready for our train starting from Chinnor on Thursday morning.

 

[pdeaves]

Can anyone elucidate what Princes Risborough Ace is ?

Princes Risborough Area Civil Engineer's siding

 

[VEP3417]

shame it got cancelled as was looking forwards to seeing it pass but cant be helped

 

[t_star2001uk]

There was a set of Mk1s in chocolate and cream livery in the ACE sidings today sitting behind the Clayton with the research dept liveried 31 in the platform loop.

 

[168lover]

There was a set of Mk1s in chocolate and cream livery in the ACE sidings today sitting behind the Clayton with the research dept liveried 31 in the platform loop.

That's stuff getting ready for our diesel gala starting Friday

 

[CarltonA]

Inspection Saloon "Caroline" was at Princes Risborough ACE on Saturday. I don't know if it was part of the Gala or just happened to be there "on business".