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  1. 35B liked LMS2968's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.

    Not really. The weights were within plates riveted over a set number of spokes and then the lead-antimony weight poured in to a pre-determined weight. The number of spokes covered did not change to suit the amount of lead added.

    Jun 13, 2026 at 6:35 PM

  2. 35B liked Robin Moira White's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    It has been a priviledge to act as Project Manager for this significant governance change, brought about by the vision and hard work of many people. The gradient now eases slightly but there is a fair amount still to do to bring the process to...

    Jun 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM

  3. 35B replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    They were one of the factors appealing to visitors, even if they didn’t actually travel in them.

    Jun 13, 2026 at 6:19 PM

  4. 35B liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I don't know about market research but I was a volunteer platform bod over a 30 year timescale (not continuous due to family commitments) . They were always more popular than Mk1 stock and, when there was a choice, passengers of all varieties...

    Jun 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM

  5. 35B liked SECR 65's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I can second this. At my line, there's no complaint about mk1s, but loads of people who turn up and find the vintage stock absolutely love it. A number of times I've taken photos of people in Victorian four wheeled compartments. Never been asked...

    Jun 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM

  6. 35B liked guycarr360's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    A seasoned accountant said to me a while ago "any business that relies on grant funding, is destined for failure, it should rely on its own funding, and any grant funding should be seen as icing on the cake"...

    Jun 13, 2026 at 6:17 PM

  7. 35B replied to the thread The Borders line is back.

    Not really. The watershed is crossed in Whitrope tunnel, well past Hawick and with a long stretch of the back of beyond to Carlisle.

    Jun 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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