[John Stirzaker]

I couldn’t agree more. The last couple of years has seen Flying Scotsman, Royal Scot, and Bahamas featured at this gala. The lack of a named visitor will definitely hit the visitor numbers. I also agree with the shuttle issue, the line already has a liberal view to timetable accuracy and the shuttle does appear to add to that problem.

In addition, I am supporting my wife, whose choir is performing in the Ramsbotton Music Festival on the Saturday, I have booked a table overlooking the station for the meal after the performance, and was looking forward to watching Tornado from this unusual angle, but obviously it will still be a good view.