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35B replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
In fairness to NYMR, where individuals holding roles are concerned, “it can’t be done” isn't always that different from “I can’t do it”.
Apr 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM -
35B liked jnc's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
That's certainly one plausible interpretation of their 'it can't be done' (although I have to wonder if they actually said 'I can't do it', and that was mis-reported as 'it can't be done'). I still wish more had been said - and reported - on why...
Apr 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM -
35B liked dan.lank's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
The things you randomly spot on the way back from church! Brocklebank’s boiler (I believe) with some suitable haulage going through Haywards Heath yesterday. Not quite sure what they were burning but it left a pleasant haze over the town centre...
Apr 13, 2026 at 12:52 PM -
35B liked 26D_M's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
The WC statement appears to have been reissued today https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/news/the-jacobite-2026-season-update It doesn't now mention "reaching an agreement with ORR" but does say "we .... are going to install Central Door Locking...
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:47 AM -
35B replied to the thread The Borders line is back.
A campaign promise that was rapidly broken, as people from Whitby will remind you... The reality is that what were or weren't "Beeching" closures can be tricky to pin down, because the process extended over several years, proposals were advanced...
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:47 AM