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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 -
alexl102 replied to 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 10:12 PM -
brennan replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
"turnover is vanity, profit is sanity but cash is king".
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:12 PM -
Daddsie71b replied to 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 10:09 PM -
Paul42 liked Steve's post in the thread Doors and Droplights.
Yep. That smokebox could have harmed that tender behind even though the loco hasn't got a tender behind. :)
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:05 PM -
Selsig replied to 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 10:04 PM -
Paul42 liked 21B's post in the thread Doors and Droplights.
I think that provided that there are no restrictive structures and the line side is maintained the risk is low until the person gets to their waist. I am not a guard, but I have twice halted my train and walked back to have a few choice words...
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:03 PM -
Matt78 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 10:03 PM -
Paul42 liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Doors and Droplights.
I’d guess that’s departing Bridgnort
Jun 17, 2024 at 10:02 PM -
David likes trains liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread [Jun 7, 2024] Strictly Bulleid 2 7th-9th of June at Swanage Railway (Swanage Railway).
B & W image of Manston is stunning.
Jun 17, 2024 at 9:57 PM
