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  1. 35B liked Meatman's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Something interesting about nominee's statements is that I've heard they have been reduced in length from 350 words down to 150 words, when Chris put in his nomination 3 years ago his statement that was sent out in the second mailing was...

    Mar 29, 2024 at 8:12 AM
  2. 35B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Careful reading, combined in the case of anyone standing for re-election with close observation of their past record as a trustee. So, for example, if Charles Summers stands, not focusing even mainly on his work with the carriages (for which...

    Mar 29, 2024 at 8:12 AM
  3. 35B liked Paul Grant's post in the thread Class 507 to be preserved at Nant Mawr, funding appeal launched.

    My intention wasn't to denigrate the mundane vehicles. They are even more important than some show pony pieces. I'm sure if I keep typing we'll be entering into a huge discussion of semantics and worthiness.

    Mar 28, 2024 at 10:18 PM
  4. 35B liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I had already thought this with the last ballot- that one "disruptive trustee" was unfortunate, but to have 2 at the same time would be seen as very suspect.

    Mar 28, 2024 at 8:30 PM
  5. 35B replied to the thread Class 507 to be preserved at Nant Mawr, funding appeal launched.

    That's fair, and with a 313 in private hands at Eastleigh, there has to be a serious question about whether there is really value in a (fundamentally identical) 507 being retained as well. However, if we take the "utiliatarian" argument too far,...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 7:56 PM
  6. 35B liked eldomtom2's post in the thread Class 507 to be preserved at Nant Mawr, funding appeal launched.

    Isn't it important to preserve examples of the utilitarian stock that was most people's experience with travelling on the railway? Not to mention that what you consider "attractive or nostalgia inducing" is not the same as what everyone considers...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 7:19 PM