"[Not Responding]" wrote:

Some rail related Q's:

On a Voyager (if that's what VT run between Southampton & Sheffield),

Beware of the Virgin trains that start in Reading instead of Southampton :-(

Final rail Q: Having not travelled with VT before, can I expect to get
grub?

Of course. The buffet is open between Poole and Southampton, but only
when the train starts in Reading. It will also close 10 minutes before
you leave your seat due to staff shortages ;-(

A cycling Q: what's this Winnat's Pass like?

It's steeeep. if you have rear panniers only your front wheel WILL lift.
I think its 1 in 4 but it was twice that steep when i last rode it with
my camping stuff on board.

Enjoy your trip.

John B