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35B replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
And I think his observation about public benefit was correct, but taken to an absurd and organisation threatening extent by his contempt for the views of members. In that top down managerialist view of organisational structure*, the value of...
Apr 30, 2026 at 9:09 AM -
35B liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The problem with @Lineisclear 's view was that he would frequently seem to create logical fallacies around governance. For example, he'd start from the view point that a charity "exists to deliver a public good" (which is true), then go on to...
Apr 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM -
35B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Which situation? The one of two years ago where trustees were trying to cut out the members, or the one now where there's a change of wind? I've not seen the papers yet, and will need to sit and read them before I can have a view. But be very...
Apr 30, 2026 at 8:56 AM -
35B liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
A few years ago now, @Lineisclear poste on another forum something along the lines of; 'What is the NYMR there for?' I responded 'To enable the volunteer to enjoy their hobby.' @Lineisclear effectively poured scorn on that and quoted the...
Apr 30, 2026 at 8:26 AM -
35B liked 21B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
All heritage railways exist because enough people wanted them to. They continue (or not) for the same reason. Talking about profit and loss sort of misses that point. It is of course essential to know what your means are and live within them, but...
Apr 30, 2026 at 6:23 AM -
35B liked ghost's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
You are of course talking about a legacy that does not exist until the person in question passes away, I don’t think any of us should be wishing for that just to save a railway. I suspect you would need to find money from elsewhere and I’m not...
Apr 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM -
35B liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Also because we were able to have confidence in being able to pay the bill up front, not something we've always been able to do! Doesn't mean donations are not still gratefully received though, not only is £100k a big dent in our reserves, but...
Apr 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM -
35B liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
There ws regular contributor on here who last year became a Trust Board member for the first time. He has effectively been silenced judging by the lack of posts on here and elsewhere.
Apr 29, 2026 at 8:59 PM -
35B replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Some would argue that, legally, this is what the NYMR Trust already is, and that the Trust/PLC set up is designed to achieve precisely that outcome. We can see how well that is working... The issue, which we've seen mentioned with NYMR and...
Apr 29, 2026 at 8:33 PM
