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3ABescot replied to the thread GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam 25th-27th May 2024.
We found the line a very well run and friendly, as on previous visits. The cafe at Toddington was in our view much improved, without the hanging about to be served we've previously experienced. It had a wide range of sandwiches, toasties, cakes...
Jun 18, 2024 at 10:28 AM -
Mick45305 liked RalphW's post in the thread WCR 2024 Railtours.
A fairly noisy climb with Tangmere on a returning Scarborough Flyer when they ran from Crewe some years ago, 2012 if I recall. [MEDIA]
Jun 18, 2024 at 10:27 AM -
Mick45305 liked RalphW's post in the thread WCR 2024 Railtours.
Well I'm booked for stewarding duties.
Jun 18, 2024 at 10:27 AM -
Big Al replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Engaging with social media, even though it would be nice to think that NP is a cut above most, is a double edged sword where 'helpful' comments are often exactly the opposite. I will be at the Spa for your Prairie at the July Gala. What's not to...
Jun 18, 2024 at 10:25 AM -
The Gricing Owl attached a file to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
@Jonnie as well as you not being a fool, you and your small team of volunteers run a medium length, wonderful heritage railway that attracts a lot of visitors and gives a very great deal of pleasure. I've not been there for a fairly short...
Jun 18, 2024 at 10:24 AM
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Big Al replied to the thread WCR 2024 Railtours.
Sorry to bang on about it but I think we have now seen enough examples of the power of a Bulleid and specifically what Tangmere used to be like.....also driven by the few West Coast people who really knew how to handle her. Imagine what, for...
Jun 18, 2024 at 10:09 AM -
Chris86 liked acorb's post in the thread WCR 2024 Railtours.
I don't think West Coast can afford for Tangmere to have any downtime at the moment! So long as it moves and makes steam that is probably sufficient for them!!
Jun 18, 2024 at 10:02 AM -
The Gricing Owl liked ghost's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
You think that Jonnie doesn't know that? He doesn't have to publish the figures here for you to (somewhat bizarrely) send to the directors of your railway. Cut the guy some slack, he's doing a great job in very challenging times.
Jun 18, 2024 at 9:59 AM -
The Gricing Owl liked Copper-capped's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Keep up the good work Jonnie. Your attitude towards communication is refreshing!
Jun 18, 2024 at 9:59 AM -
The Gricing Owl liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
I'm no fool, I've done this for nearly 10yrs and I'm well aware that £14k loss is a loss but when you read constantly in the press about losses equating to hundreds of thousands I thought (wrongly) that some might like to hear that it isn't all...
Jun 18, 2024 at 9:58 AM
