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26D_M liked 8126's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
When Wadebridge was making some rather syncopated beats a few years ago I seem to recall the culprit was wear in the 3:8 rocking lever pivots, which were accessed by taking up the (concrete) smokebox floor. Not a five minute job to put right....
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:47 PM -
Walker replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
The point still stands, you won’t get £10k extra spend off that vistor, especially as it’s supposedly home based and there for one weekend. Like I say, if it’s externally sponsored then that’s different and I see the logic.
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:45 PM -
The Gricing Owl replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
That weekend is in fact the 3 day Summer Steam Gala.
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:39 PM -
johnofwessex liked Miff's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
I know Marcia is small but I hope Rapido didn't think it was N-gauge :) Wonderful news.
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:39 PM -
The Gricing Owl liked alexl102's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
If my maths is right that is a loss of 0.013%. In a year when coal prices have been through the roof, it’s been difficult to source guest steam locos for galas (and for example they had to hire a loco from Embsay for a week to cover a traction...
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:36 PM -
echap liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Barry 163 now at Llwyfan Cerrig.
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:27 PM
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Walker replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
I mean the post is right, a loss is a loss. As harsh as it may sound the point is valid. Some of the decisions do seem a bit odd. I mean why go to all the expense of getting 34072 back from Swanage for one weekend? Thats got to be nearly £10k of...
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:24 PM -
black5 liked alexl102's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
If my maths is right that is a loss of 0.013%. In a year when coal prices have been through the roof, it’s been difficult to source guest steam locos for galas (and for example they had to hire a loco from Embsay for a week to cover a traction...
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:21 PM -
007 liked Daddsie71b's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Jonnie, I am a fan. I copy and paste your figures to the financial and marketing directors of my railway. However, you posted a loss. A loss is a loss. As dear old Maggie used to say. Earn a pound, spend 99p, everyone is happy.......
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:21 PM -
green five liked David likes trains's post in the thread [Jun 7, 2024] Strictly Bulleid 2 7th-9th of June at Swanage Railway (Swanage Railway).
Some photos from the last two days of the gala. I did manage a ride on the night trains on Saturday/a bit of Sunday in between taking these and catching up on sleep in the tent! [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] [img]
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:16 PM -
alts1985 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
You often hear and see things written in the railway press regarding the losses being incurred by a number of heritage railways, some of these reaching the hundreds of thousands of pounds mark which is quite frightening really, and it isn't of...
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:14 PM -
The Gricing Owl liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
I'm not sure whether this is aimed at me as a negative or a positive. When you see constant publications in the world about X loss or Y appeal, I thought some might like to see that it isn't all bad news.
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:14 PM -
ragl liked Selsig's post in the thread Saphos 2024.
Blimey, what speed was that doing to coast from the end of the wires at Crewe to Llandudno junction! John
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:13 PM -
The Gricing Owl liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
You often hear and see things written in the railway press regarding the losses being incurred by a number of heritage railways, some of these reaching the hundreds of thousands of pounds mark which is quite frightening really, and it isn't of...
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:13 PM
