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« on: April 21, 2008, 18:37:35 »
According to the new summer timetable released on Network Rail's website last week, there is an extra summer Saturday service running from 5th of July until 6th of September departing Bristol TM▸ (Train Manager, or possibly Ticket Machine, depending on context) at 09.09 and returning from Weymouth at 16.55:
http://www.networkrail.co.uk/browse%20documents/eNRT/May08/timetables/Table123.pdf

However this does not appear in FGW▸ (First Great Western)'s summer Weymouth line timetable:
http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Documents/Custom/DC%20MAY%202008%20TIMETABLE/Bristol%20to%20Weymouth.pdf

So the question is will this service actually run this summer or has it been axed before it's run?
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« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2008, 18:57:09 »
This particular path is actually in TRUST▸ (Train Running System TOPS) for the event of the 67s or additional trains running, but is not guaranteed hence not being in the GW» (Great Western - used as an abbreviation for the area / lines under the Great Western franchise, as opposed to FGW which includes "First", the company operating them too. For tickets - about) TT.
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« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2008, 09:21:54 »
Weymouth loco hauled now 100% happening.....
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« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2008, 15:47:44 »
Quote from: oooooo on April 25, 2008, 09:21:54
Weymouth loco hauled now 100% happening.....
As 67's and MK2's?
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« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2008, 17:50:17 »
Quote from: oooooo on April 25, 2008, 09:21:54
Weymouth loco hauled now 100% happening.....

What did I say (and Vacman)  Cheesy
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« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2008, 21:41:14 »
Quote from: devon_metro on April 25, 2008, 17:50:17
Quote from: oooooo on April 25, 2008, 09:21:54
Weymouth loco hauled now 100% happening.....

What did I say (and Vacman)  Cheesy
Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool
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« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2008, 22:15:55 »
Thanks for so much unassuming modesty, lads!  Roll Eyes Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2008, 23:27:50 »
But you have to admit Chris, they're usually right. (remember the ATW▸ (Arriva Trains Wales (former Train Operating Company)) units that Vacman trailed here for several weeks before it was announced.)

I'm looking forward to Vacman telling us that the Trans-Wilts service has been secured, as then I'll know it's a done deal.
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« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2008, 23:43:14 »
Absolutely right, John!  Grin

I'm really very grateful, to vacman and devon_metro (and others), for their very accurate and helpful posts here!

(Sorry for teasing you, lads!)  Wink Cheesy Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2008, 20:24:38 »
Quote from: chris from nailsea on April 25, 2008, 22:15:55
Thanks for so much unassuming modesty, lads!  Roll Eyes Grin

Anytime  Smiley
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« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2008, 14:42:18 »
Quote from: oooooo on April 25, 2008, 09:21:54
Weymouth loco hauled now 100% happening.....
This is great news. I know I probably said this last year that its a shame that this extra service does not appear in the main FGW▸ (First Great Western) timetable book E. People won't use it unless they know its running. Not everyone uses the net to find out about train services.

Hopefully FGW will shout it from the rooftops that this extra train is running during the summer and start promoting it early so people know an extra train is available both ways, not just days before it's about to start like they did last year.
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« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2008, 15:08:24 »
I guess the 67 cranks will be out in force again then!
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« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2008, 15:21:03 »
Quote from: Jim on April 28, 2008, 15:08:24
I guess the 67 cranks will be out in force again then!
Are there many who bash 67s Jim?

There were always plenty who bashed 37s when they ran on this route. Those were the days!
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« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2008, 15:54:15 »
Quote from: Timmer on April 28, 2008, 15:21:03
Quote from: Jim on April 28, 2008, 15:08:24
I guess the 67 cranks will be out in force again then!
Are there many who bash 67s Jim?

There were only a handfull the times I did it. 37's and 31's though, they had a huge following on the line!
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« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2008, 19:36:15 »
Yes I always enjoyed Watching the loco hauled specials  working their trains up the bank from Weymouth to Bincombe Tunnel from my back garden when I used to live at Upwey just outside Weymouth there is a lot more atmosphere from a loco hauled Train.
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