GbRF

[rogerw]

Could someone tell me why GbRF are sending light engines down through Cornwall down to Penzance

 

[Class15]

They are getting the St Blazey RHTT and China Clay diagrams from DBC, but I have no idea why they are going all the way to Penzance.

 

[JonathanH]

Speculation that it is to do with the Belmond Britannic Explorer.
https://www.belmond.com/trains/europe/uk/britannic-explorer/journeys/cornwall

CORNWALL AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT
A celebration of Cornwall in all its sand-kissed, sea-swept glory, this three-night itinerary spirits us to the far reaches of South-West England – the stunning land of shanties and seafood. From your private luxury cabin, embark on a train journey like no other and visit the region’s most historic and picturesque sights.

Cornwall
3 Nights
Depart from London Victoria for a thrilling luxury holiday in Cornwall. From the rugged shoreline of Penzance to the bucolic villages of the Lostwithiel area, there’s something to see for every kind of adventurer.

New Belmond train in England & Wales

New Sleeper service from 2025, run by the same folks that do the Royal Scotsman: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-14072053/Sleeper-train-england-wales-belmond.html Link refers to the an article referring to the "First-ever luxury sleeper train in England and Wales to launch in 2025...

www.railforums.co.uk

 

[66701GBRF]

Speculation that it is to do with the Belmond Britannic Explorer.
https://www.belmond.com/trains/europe/uk/britannic-explorer/journeys/cornwall

New Belmond train in England & Wales

New Sleeper service from 2025, run by the same folks that do the Royal Scotsman: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-14072053/Sleeper-train-england-wales-belmond.html Link refers to the an article referring to the "First-ever luxury sleeper train in England and Wales to launch in 2025...

www.railforums.co.uk

Yes, GBRf are operating said train.