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martin1656 liked Michael B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
That is right - and it will need far more inclusive management from the Trustees with the members than it has had in the past few years. We have to hope the new appointments at the AGM will be treated with respect and their views respected,...
Jun 9, 2024 at 6:48 AM -
Spitfire liked ghost's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Yes, I mean sustainable as regards volunteers, finance, engineering abilities, visitors, car parking space etc - basically everything you can think of that is needed for the railway to be a self sustaining project. In an enthusiasts ideal world...
Jun 9, 2024 at 6:48 AM -
Woof Mk2 liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread [Jun 7, 2024] Strictly Bulleid 2 7th-9th of June at Swanage Railway (Swanage Railway).
Not long home from an astonishing day at this gala. I had tickets for Friday and Saturday with an Travelodge room booked at Poole on Friday night, but couldn't manage to get down on Friday. So I did a long out and back from home on Saturday with...
Jun 9, 2024 at 6:20 AM -
Spitfire liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Northern Belle 2024.
[ATTACH] SR BoB class No. 34067 'Tangmere' working 'The Northern Belle' through Greenholme towards Shap summit and on to Carlisle with Mick Rawling driving, Craig Todd on the shovel and Roly Parker Guard, the same crew rostered for the return...
Jun 9, 2024 at 6:10 AM
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Spitfire liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Lakelander Tours 2024.
[ATTACH] SRWC class No. 34046 'Braunton working today's 'Lakelander' rail tour through Greenholme and on to Carlisle [ATTACH] Working the return leg of 'The Lakerlander' away from Foxfield some forty five minutes late No. 34046 'Brauton'...
Jun 9, 2024 at 6:07 AM
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Spitfire liked jsm8b's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
A lovely evening in Cheshire and Staffordshire. 7:20 pm 7029 at Bunbury masking the silhouette of Beeston Castle with hazy exhaust as it nears the summit of the climb from Chester. 8:15pm climbing again a mile south of Madeley as the shadows...
Jun 9, 2024 at 6:06 AM
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Biermeister liked Michael B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
That is right - and it will need far more inclusive management from the Trustees with the members than it has had in the past few years. We have to hope the new appointments at the AGM will be treated with respect and their views respected,...
Jun 9, 2024 at 2:25 AM -
Biermeister liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I’ve mixed feelings on this - the survival of other remote major railways suggests that these problems are not insoluble. However, those have grown over decades, and taken their people with them. My instinct is that the growth of the L&B will...
Jun 9, 2024 at 2:24 AM -
The Dainton Banker replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Thoroughly agree with your comments, Michael. With regard to obtaining the necessary land for extension : is there a case for offering to lease appropriate land ? This would have the benefit of offering the farmer/landowner a regular income...
Jun 9, 2024 at 1:27 AM -
Rumpole liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread [Jun 7, 2024] Strictly Bulleid 2 7th-9th of June at Swanage Railway (Swanage Railway).
Not long home from an astonishing day at this gala. I had tickets for Friday and Saturday with an Travelodge room booked at Poole on Friday night, but couldn't manage to get down on Friday. So I did a long out and back from home on Saturday with...
Jun 9, 2024 at 1:20 AM -
Copper-capped liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Brighton Atlantic: 32424 Beachy Head.
Had the pleasure of seeing Beachy Head running for myself yesterday (I was rostered for an evening turn and it was moving round the station when I arrived mid afternoon). It’s a fantastic sight! AIUI the very first movement had Keith Sturt at...
Jun 9, 2024 at 1:18 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Michael B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
That is right - and it will need far more inclusive management from the Trustees with the members than it has had in the past few years. We have to hope the new appointments at the AGM will be treated with respect and their views respected,...
Jun 9, 2024 at 1:15 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I’ve mixed feelings on this - the survival of other remote major railways suggests that these problems are not insoluble. However, those have grown over decades, and taken their people with them. My instinct is that the growth of the L&B will...
Jun 9, 2024 at 1:15 AM
