run from eastleigh to swanage (and visa versa) either on the 10.1.2023 or the 11.1.2023

[VEP3417]

looks like there might be a run today from eastleigh to swanage, but it says runs when required

Realtime Trains | 0Z33 1419 Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) to Swanage | 10/01/2023

Real-time train running information for 0Z33 1419 departure from Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) to Swanage on 10/01/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

but theres one on wednesday also from swanage to eastleigh

Realtime Trains | 0Z50 0942 Swanage to Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) | 11/01/2023

Real-time train running information for 0Z50 0942 departure from Swanage to Eastleigh Arlington (Zg) on 11/01/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

wonder what they both might be, ill try and catch which ever one runs

 

[zwk500]

0Z33 and 0Z50 may be a clue - normally an out and back move like this would be consecutive numbers. Might just be to avoid TID clashes or a red herring though.

They don't seem to be confident of it running though - normally if you've asked for an STP schedule you'd not bother with the Q.

 

[VEP3417]

i dont really fully understand codes, have a rough idea on some but not all, thought it a bit odd the one today said runs as requires but the one tomorrow looks to be going ahead

 

[Graham H]

0Z50 would be the return of 50026 from Swanage. Loco hauled (33012 presumably)

 

[VEP3417]

todays run diddnt go ahead, still says runs as required so assume tomorrows on will as it dosnt say runs as requires

 

[Graham H]

todays run diddnt go ahead, still says runs as required so assume tomorrows on will as it dosnt say runs as requires

50026 should be coming from Swanage to Eastleigh tomorrow hauled by 33012. Thats 0Z50. I believe the old plan was for the trip to take place today hence the existence of the 0Z33 Q path to return the 33 to Swanage. So it seems the inbound 0Z50 was updated but the 0Z33 hasnt yet unless of course 33012 is staying at Eastleigh for some reason. Clear as mud ! As an addition I see 69007 has now left Eastleigh as 0Z07 and running one hour late on its travels along the south coast and up to Tonbridge. Shame its so wet, windy and dark now !

 

[VEP3417]

yes just seen the other one is now updated to runs as required, so does that mean its also unlikely to run now, as rtt never updates till the actual leaving time or even 20 mins or so after sometimes, rather than updating before

 

[zwk500]

yes just seen the other one is now updated to runs as required, so does that mean its also unlikely to run now, as rtt never updates till the actual leaving time or even 20 mins or so after sometimes, rather than updating before

RTT is reliant on the TOC control (or occasionally NR) activating the Q path manually. Some are better than others at doing it promptly, but I believe it can't be called too far in advance.

 

[VEP3417]

todays path has been activated so ill try and photograph them

 

[bishdunster]

Just left Corfe Castle 4 mins early

 

[VEP3417]

my pics from earlier, was nice to see something different now and again, and have a closer look