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35B liked Bikermike's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Very informative, thank you. This bit jumped out to me "Our administrative costs have increased from £259,492.24 last year to £274,090.48 this year, mainly due to higher insurance costs". In fact, if that's all insurance has gone up by, that's...
Sep 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM -
35B replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Indeed. But, referring back to what @21B has written about engagement, the Spa Valley shows a very different model for achieving engagement and developing support.
Sep 21, 2026 at 10:17 AM -
35B liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
As I know some on this forum appreciate the open book policy on how we’re doing at Spa Valley, this is the latest finance report I sent out to volunteers last night. Good evening everyone, I wanted to share some excellent news about the Model...
Sep 21, 2026 at 9:38 AM -
35B liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
@Lineisclear frequently tells us on here that the NYMR's problems are fairly typical of the heritage railway industry, in the face of rising costs and changing consumer habits, diminishing volunteer numbers etc. I would advise him to look at the...
Sep 21, 2026 at 9:19 AM -
35B liked 21B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I would start by ensuring that decisions and plans are explained, and that volunteers feel they are being listened to. Can I also point out that engagement means you have to generate a sense of shared ownership or common purpose if you prefer. IF...
Sep 20, 2026 at 7:38 AM -
35B liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I did indeed highlight that as a trend on our railway, and wondered if it there were a similar trend elsewhere. But I don't see the need to advertise for such roles as a weakness or worry; rather, I am happy that the railway is taking a...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:50 PM -
35B replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Turn that round, and soft measures like engagement can be convenient distractions from the hard numbers.
Sep 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM -
35B liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If you were perhaps referring to me, I can say categorically that you are 100% wrong! I do not wish the railway to fail, or even to look as though it is going to and I absolutely do not want to run it - but I, and I think many others, feel that...
Sep 19, 2026 at 3:14 PM -
35B liked Bikermike's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Is there confidence to undermine? You may find it has already been lost
Sep 19, 2026 at 3:14 PM -
35B liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Just on that specific point - it seems an odd point of view. No-one doubts that it is hard to find volunteers, but it doesn't magically get easier if you don't even try! If the railway is struggling to find volunteers, you aren't going to make...
Sep 19, 2026 at 3:14 PM -
35B liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Ironically, this is another classic example of a post that tells us someone is listening to stories but doesn’t give any insight whatsoever. From my reading this is one of the main issues - a lack of transparency. It’s really not hard to see...
Sep 19, 2026 at 3:14 PM -
35B liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
John, what volunteers (and others) want is the truth and not just spin. I quoted two instances in the Thomas event and Br 42. Simply saying Thomas covered it’s costs is being economical with the truth. By how much did it cover its costs. 50p or...
Sep 19, 2026 at 3:14 PM -
35B liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The problem seems to be that, like Moors Line, the weekly volunteer update is about "spin", which is why some of us at least, barely bother to glance at the magazine and have cancelled our membership, until the time when it reverts to being even...
Sep 19, 2026 at 3:13 PM -
35B liked Brucklebog's post in the thread Helston Railway.
Judging by the tone of the public statement (Also now in the railway press) I would imagine that’s not going to happen anytime soon. Having seen more than my fair share of this sort of ‘Artistic differences’, there are no doubt personality...
Sep 19, 2026 at 3:12 PM
