If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

60044's Recent Activity

  1. 60044 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    "Temporary" speed restrictions due to mounting numbers of defects with track and bridges, I believe. Victims of budget cutbacks.

    Jun 23, 2026 at 3:44 PM

  2. 60044 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    2253 hasn't been running in oil-fired form for very long. I don't suppose it is much different for drivers but not that many firemen will have had a chance to try it out yet. Perhaps one of shed staff is rostered to accompany anyone at any...

    Jun 23, 2026 at 11:46 AM

  3. 60044 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    What's your connection to the NYMR? If there is none, mind your own business!

    Jun 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM

  4. 60044 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    He's note responding to e-mails though - I sent him a message explaining why I would not, after more than 50 years, be renewing my membership and didn't get so much as an acknowledgement. As far as I can tell I'm not the only one who feels this...

    Jun 20, 2026 at 9:34 PM

  5. 60044 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    All this recent discussion centres on the potential financial value to both parties but of course the benefits to the railway, in particular, potentially come from more broad ranging support such as donations and legacies, the latter, in...

    Jun 19, 2026 at 12:58 PM

  6. 60044 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    .... and it is clear that @Lineisclear believes that line of thinking, and so seems determine to drive the WSR down that path (although ~I'm sure he has a willing accomplice in the shape of the WSR Chairman, past on past actions).

    Jun 19, 2026 at 11:07 AM

  7. 60044 replied to the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    I don't have an interest. I have an opinion, that they are unlikely to be interested in, so why bother them? ~If "they" do read this forum, can read and the idea interests them, well it's already available and in their hands to do something with.

    Jun 18, 2026 at 1:53 PM

  8. 60044 replied to the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    That's only four years more! What happens beyond that, though? 76084 could be back by then (or almost) - do they need another standard class 4 if the B12 is back by then?

    Jun 18, 2026 at 12:48 PM

  9. 60044 replied to the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    Where does the assumption that 80080 will be on the NNR long term come from? I can't see it staying on the NNR once its next major overhaul is due, it's owners are Butterley-based and it has been a popular hire engine for other railways too. I...

    Jun 18, 2026 at 11:43 AM

  10. 60044 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Does being too pissed off to renew my membership after over 50 years qualify me for his ministrations?

    Jun 17, 2026

  11. 60044 liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Thank you for the clarification, which is appreciated. However, I stand by my comment. The key phrase was “as volunteers”, where you have taken a robust position on the interpretation of charitable objectives and the inappropriateness of taking...

    Jun 17, 2026
Show older items