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  1. 35B odgovara u temi Minimum age for volunteer crews.

    They aren't. But those running railways are responsible (and in some cases criminally accountable) for making sure those laws being adhered to.

    24. Srpanj 2026. u 18:12
  2. 35B odgovara u temi SVR General Discussion.

    Practices vary between employers. But, generally, there is increasing tolerance that in normal circumstances, employees should be able to get away at the time required to meet their other commitments rather than wait regardless of necessity

    24. Srpanj 2026. u 18:10
  3. 35B odgovara u temi Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    The growing calm is welcome. But, if I may mix my metaphors, the Augean stables weren't cleaned in a day and the outbreak of peace and proper governance doesn't mean all issues are fixed.

    24. Srpanj 2026. u 18:09
  4. 35B odgovara u temi Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    There is a back story here, and much of it can be pieced together upthread. As for whether a project should be run in any particular way, the core question here is about whether the project is being run in line with the commitments made to...

    24. Srpanj 2026. u 14:42
  5. 35B odgovara u temi Minimum age for volunteer crews.

    Because, taking @Lineisclear's answer at face value, the deemed status is a function of child protection law rather than wider employment law.

    24. Srpanj 2026. u 12:26
  6. 35B liked acorb's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.

    The diesel was manned by the steam driver certainly on Sunday & Monday. Having had a very good chat with @Foxontour of this parish, who was extremely kind and hospitable to myself and my dad on Monday (many thanks once again!) - volunteers and...

    24. Srpanj 2026. u 08:54
  7. 35B liked bluetrain's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.

    I think that "age" has lasted since the dawn of humanity. Some Roman Emperors had no more wisdom than Donald Trump.

    24. Srpanj 2026. u 08:54
  8. 35B odgovara u temi Minimum age for volunteer crews.

    Safeguarding will always present that kind of a challenge, and can only be adequately managed through constant vigilance. Guidance tailored to the specific circumstances will be invaluable, but the real challenge for railways running such...

    23. Srpanj 2026. u 16:45
  9. 35B liked Sidmouth's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    I think some credit ought to be given that the way this has been set up and the due diligence done means it is financially worthwhile for the railway . Gus and all involved will have taken a very measured approach to this trial and the potential...

    23. Srpanj 2026. u 14:02
  10. 35B liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread Minimum age for volunteer crews.

    Went back looking for this thread, didn't realise it was quite so long ago! Anyway, the HRA's long awaited guidance note following their successful campaign to change the law regarding young people volunteering on heritage railways last year was...

    23. Srpanj 2026. u 09:13