GBRf Rail Tour 2021: This time it's personal

[D6130]

I see from the videos already appearing on YouTube that 91 130 did run 'blunt-end-first' in the end.

 

[TrainTrackJack]

It seems to be that 69001 will work 0Z70 Longport - Bescot

 

[4-SUB 4732]

The buffet had been closed and they were using it as a place without carpets and other passengers.

No more new people seem to be going down with it.

 

[802020]

It seems to be that 69001 will work 0Z70 Longport - Bescot

Yep should be 69001+66/7 TNT from Bescot-Paddington unless they bring 2x69s

Yep should be 69001+66/7 TNT from Bescot-Paddington unless they bring 2x69s

Don’t know why 001 would do Tonbridge - Longport however, unless it’s to pick up another 69

 

[GB]

Hope they are giving partial refunds for loss of advertised services.

 

[4-SUB 4732]

Hope they are giving partial refunds for loss of advertised services.

Don’t go there.

 

[DarloRich]

Hope they are giving partial refunds for loss of advertised services.

It is for charity. You can have a refund if you agree to an automoatic donation of the refunded figure

 

[HamworthyGoods]

Don’t go there.

I presume GBRf’s insurance will step into play here.

 

[DanNCL]

No more new people seem to be going down with it.

Unfortunately a few more have come down ill this evening. GBRF seem optimistic about tomorrow, but I can see a lot of people opting not to bother.

Hope they are giving partial refunds for loss of advertised services.

Refunds were offered to those who chose not to board at Exhibition Centre this morning (or had been on overnight, supposed to stay on for Day 3 but didn’t) and no doubt will be offered again to those who choose not to board tomorrow. Those who remained on the train after Exhibition Centre did so knowing about the outbreak, and therefore are not entitled to a refund.

I think that is a reasonable approach for GBRF to take over this.

 

[802020]

Both 69001 and 69002 tomorrow. I don’t know if this is true, but someone told me that some people onboard suggested that it’s going to Euston tomorrow, and not Paddington as planned. If anyone could confirm I’d appreciate!!!!

 

[DanNCL]

Both 69001 and 69002 tomorrow. I don’t know if this is true, but someone told me that some people onboard suggested that it’s going to Euston tomorrow, and not Paddington as planned. If anyone could confirm I’d appreciate!!!!

Just 69001 on the tour tomorrow, working in multiple with a 66. 69002 won’t be part of the tour, and moved to Bescot today with 69001 for additional testing.

 

[liamf656]

Novavirus if that’s what it is is contagious for a couple of days.

They really shouldn’t be sending infected people to Hotels in Carlisle!

Where would you expect them to go instead? Some of the passengers are hundreds of miles away from home and they can’t stay on the train overnight…

 

[4-SUB 4732]

Good Morning Everyone.

Yesterday was hugely challenging for us as you are no doubt aware as we dealt with an unprecedented situation on board with a small but unusual number of passengers becoming ill.

Today’s train will operate as planned however there will need to be some additional restrictions on board to keep everyone as safe as possible as we get you home.

1 - You will be asked to remain in your booked seat for the duration of the journey and should only leave your seat either to use the WC facilities or to leave the train. Movement through the train will be kept to an absolute minimum.

2 - There will be no catering on board at all today. If you are joining us, please bring your own provisions for the journey.

3 - Please wash your hands when visiting the toilets, and please sanitise them regularly.

4 - Please follow instructions given to you by on board stewards.

The train has been given an enhanced clean again overnight and we do have a small number of additional cleaning measures to carry out this morning. When arriving at Carlisle station we may ask you to remain on the platform for a short time whilst these are completed.

We will continue today to regularly clean all touch points and with your help following the above measures we will get you all home safely.

The decision to operate the train has not been taken lightly, and as always, the well-being of our passengers is our number one priority. Today we very much need your help to ensure we get you home safely.

Update from GBRf about todays tour

 

[55002]

Update from GBRf about todays tour

Hope all goes smoothly today I see the 50s are on their way

 

[sftfan1909]

The run down from Carlisle this morning was fine, albeit a bit late due to some extra cleaning. Loco change at Preston took a little while and we faltered on departure but fingers crossed we'll have a decent run to Bescot now

 

[NorthWestRover]

I saw it thundering through Wigan as I was waiting on Wallgate. Great sight of three 50s leading the train.

 

[railnut21]

Confirmed both class 69's off Bescot to Paddington this PM

 

[802020]

Can anyone confirm that it’s definitely going to Paddington, and not being diverted to Euston this afternoon?

 

[sftfan1909]

Can anyone confirm that it’s definitely going to Paddington, and not being diverted to Euston this afternoon?

Nothing has been mentioned about Euston

 

[802020]

Nothing has been mentioned about Euston

Was a huge rumour last night that it would cut off at Acton Main Line and go to Wembley, reverse, and go to Euston

 

[sftfan1909]

Was a huge rumour last night that it would cut off at Acton Main Line and go to Wembley, reverse, and go to Euston

Sorry I meant that nothing has come over the PA regarding it and we are about to set off for Pad - I did hear the rumour yesterday

 

[NSEFAN]

Was a huge rumour last night that it would cut off at Acton Main Line and go to Wembley, reverse, and go to Euston

Nothing heard about this. As far as we are aware we are going to Paddington with both 69s.

 

[LRV3004]

Can anyone confirm that it’s definitely going to Paddington, and not being diverted to Euston this afternoon?

Nothing was mentioned over the PA about Euston and Real Time Trains still shows it as going to Paddington. That said, I got off at New Street and am on my way home!

Realtime Trains - 1Z35 1600 Bescot Up And Down Goods to London Paddington

Realtime Trains is an independent source of live realtime running information for the Great British railway network.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

 

[Andy Orchard]

Nothing was mentioned over the PA about Euston and Real Time Trains still shows it as going to Paddington. That said, I got off at New Street and am on my way home!

Realtime Trains - 1Z35 1600 Bescot Up And Down Goods to London Paddington

Realtime Trains is an independent source of live realtime running information for the Great British railway network.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

For the umpteenth time it is going to Paddington!

 

[Ianno87]

Was a huge rumour last night that it would cut off at Acton Main Line and go to Wembley, reverse, and go to Euston

It isn't necessary to reverse to reach Euston if you go via South West sidings.

 

[43 302]

It isn't necessary to reverse to reach Euston if you go via South West sidings.

Either way I've heard nothing on board. Sounds like Paddington.

 

[DanNCL]

Definitely Paddington.

Edit: Or maybe not now. Just heard that the 69s have failed at Honeybourne...

 

[sftfan1909]

Definitely Paddington.

Edit: Or maybe not now. Just heard that the 69s have failed at Honeybourne...

69002 shut down. Just 001 powering now

 

[43 302]

69002 shut down. Just 001 powering now

No both are definitely powering now.

 

[50002Superb]

No both are definitely powering now.

Are you on the train?

you said above you heard it had problems at Honeybourne (which it did)

69002 is not powering from what we can glean on the train