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35B replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
As someone also involved in the writing and operation of contracts, I find your comment about "looking for things that may go wrong" revealing. My experience is that, while it's essential to look for what may go wrong and protect from it, good...
Sep 28, 2026 at 10:15 AM -
35B replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The factual answer is appreciated, and it's understood that you can't give commitments. However, terms like "I hope..." would go a long way to signalling where you would wish things to go.
Sep 28, 2026 at 9:12 AM -
35B liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Yes, but there are ways you could answer that question. Q: "Is it possible for members to ask questions from the floor?" A: "No, under [legislation] the business of the AGM can only deal with formal motions. Moreover, because of the postal...
Sep 28, 2026 at 8:19 AM -
35B liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Keeping your supporters on board and informed is a key attribute of any organisation. It amazes me the a CEO with a background in marketing and publicity does not know and understand this. I had the pleasure to be introduced to @Jonnie of this...
Sep 28, 2026 at 8:19 AM -
35B liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think that's another of your legally correct and emotionally wrong answers! In other words, I have no doubt that your reading of the law is correct. But the NYMR desperately needs its stakeholders to feel engaged, and being able to ask...
Sep 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM -
35B replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
On one specific item, I am deeply surprised that there is no reference to a provision for Bridge 42 as the liability (if not the full scale) became apparent during the year reported. From my own experience, auditors have wanted to know of events...
Sep 27, 2026 at 5:24 PM -
35B liked jnc's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Deckchairs. I say that because such a conversion would likely take several years (see other lines which have undertaken such a conversion), and the NYMR may well, sadly, not have that long to go. Noel
Sep 27, 2026 at 3:43 PM -
35B liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Con Confidence in the management team is also key, and although the SMT seem to be too thick-skinned to notice it, that seems to be almost wholly lost on the NYMR. There will always be some who respond regardless, but after a while appeals...
Sep 26, 2026 at 11:49 AM -
35B liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Exactly this, transparency and communication are key and also would dispel some of the concerns and suggested misinformation. The examples in my previous post actually show this in action. Looking specifically at donations, I personally think...
Sep 26, 2026 at 11:49 AM -
35B liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
There was an attempt to change things last year when the then plc chairman, Chris Gee, started posting on Facebook, providing information and answering questions. It was a breath of fresh air but it only lasted a few weeks until he resigned...
Sep 26, 2026 at 7:36 AM -
35B liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
...... and in turn you miss the point completely. Ownership of the railway has never been an issue in the minds of most supporters (I use the word "most" because you at least seem to worry about it! ) but most of us use the term "our railway...
Sep 26, 2026 at 7:36 AM -
35B liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If so, that doesn't tend to come through in your writing! There was a similar point earlier, when you answered a question about ownership, and in particular how in many heritage railway organisations, the members don't own the railway. I think...
Sep 26, 2026 at 7:35 AM
