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  1. 35B liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I'm sorry to say this Colin, but I find a lot of this to be absolutely mind- numbing, and I do find myself automatically zoning out of it. I'm sure I'm not alone. I'd guess that 99% of us on here don't wish to see the L&B as some kind of...

    Jul 28, 2026 at 6:40 AM

  2. 35B replied to the thread Minimum age for volunteer crews.

    Indeed - which neither I nor I believe @Bikermike suggested. Indeed, re-reading that email he said what I would have thought - that while this provides useful clarification of one aspect, it needs to be made to work in parallel with other legal...

    Jul 27, 2026 at 10:54 PM

  3. 35B liked ghost's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I challenge you to find a steam loco that covers its overhaul costs from steaming fees. Whether you like it or not, additional funds will always be required to top up steaming fees funds. Again, I'm not sure how you think the L&B will be rebuilt...

    Jul 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM

  4. 35B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    There are a number of misconceptions here: 1. That steaming fees cover overhaul costs - it is very clear that they do not, and never have; mainline or preserved. 2. That voluntary donations are inappropriate to cover overhauls - they are...

    Jul 27, 2026 at 10:08 AM

  5. 35B liked Meatman's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Colin, surely the maintenance and overhaul costs are the responsability of the 762 club, isnt that what the steaming fees are supposed to cover, surely it doesnt matter if LYN had been based at the L&BR or had been spending time at various...

    Jul 27, 2026 at 7:19 AM

  6. 35B liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Just premium Great Western wagon content for me... :p

    Jul 26, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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