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What Tripadvisor thinks of Heritage Railways.

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by paulhitch, Mar 28, 2015.

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  1. Kinghambranch

    Kinghambranch Well-Known Member

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    Thomas the Tank Engine is 70 today but not every parent likes him!

    According to the Telegraph anyway. Probably something to do with "old fashioned values."
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/...eral-parents-hate-Thomas-the-Tank-Engine.html
     
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  2. johnofwessex

    johnofwessex Resident of Nat Pres

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    Many years ago I did get involved on discussions - strictly as a passenger/member on facilities on a well known paddle steamer.

    It wasn't until the Chief Engineers wife refused to do long trips on it any more that the bogs were tackled.............
     
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    My parents were grateful for Thomas the Tank Engine - I got so enthusiastic about reading the books that I very happily learnt to read well before getting to school!
    A large number of the children who come on visits to St Albans South signal box are Thomas fans - the majority are boys, but there are some girls as well.
     
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    Never underestimate the power of the Chief Engineer's wife... :Resistanceisfutile:
     
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  5. Enterprise

    Enterprise Part of the furniture

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    Enterprise, May 14, 2015
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    johnofwessex Resident of Nat Pres

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    In my view very naff, rather 70's
     
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    Bean-counter Part of the furniture

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    No - the loco ran as 5407 in the 1970s............................

    (Reminds me of a friend of mine who, having possibly been examining a photo of a very well known NYMR character in her Christmas guise as "principle boy" for the Panto themed Grosmont Santas, declared to the surprise of all present "I think that's Eric" - fortunately, he was referring to the neighbouring picture of a Black Five!)

    Steven
     
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  8. Steve

    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Each to their own, I guess. I much prefer them to a pair of loco lamps!
     
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    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    Hmmm, two white's either side of the smokebox - looks like a North Cornwall Line head code to me!

    Tom (Shoulda gone to Specsavers ...)
     
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