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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Honestly do not know for sure but thought the person donating could choose from a small range of donation amounts.
    Post by: 80104, Apr 14, 2024 at 7:21 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Yes an interesting choice of photograph but at least it appears to be recent unlike photographs in other elections one could mention. Swanage...
    Post by: 80104, Apr 14, 2024 at 4:46 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Given the amount of interest shown by members / volunteers / Swanage news in this decision I am sure that the outcome will be very carefully...
    Post by: 80104, Apr 14, 2024 at 7:55 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Apologies I didnt make myself sufficiently clear. I meant that ceasing to accept cash could save the cost of 1 FTE plus banking and cash...
    Post by: 80104, Apr 13, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    This could be confusing terminology and thus the metrics. 10% of transactions by cash is unlikely to be 10% of turnover. Cash transactions are...
    Post by: 80104, Apr 13, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Many leisure and transport organisations internally aggregate the figures for March and April for the purposes of comparison because of Easter...
    Post by: 80104, Apr 12, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    I think the maximum was 213,000 or thereabouts. (2015 and 2016). What SRC doesnt say is the composition: does it include PLMs (no fare paid),...
    Post by: 80104, Apr 9, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    At the risk of generalisation: virtually everyone irrespective of age, gender or interest will turn and watch a steam locomotive, only enthusiasts...
    Post by: 80104, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    They have on occasion fed extra vehicles into the running (duplicates or dupes as they are often called) but I dont know whether these are...
    Post by: 80104, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    There is a strong sense of deja vue regarding posts about steam vs diesel and timetables. Swanage Railway has run three core timetables: one...
    Post by: 80104, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Have been on the railway today and certainly seems to be busy with good loads on the trains. Fantastic to see both 563 and 65 in action. Good also...
    Post by: 80104, Mar 22, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    It could well be. Certainly the law of diminishing returns comes into play with guest locomotives. Creative pairings and stuff like brake van...
    Post by: 80104, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    The "line up of guest locos", the cost of hire and transportation to and from a gala Versus the additional revenue they will attract has always...
    Post by: 80104, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    There has to be a consistent pricing policy. If you do flash sales there is a real risk of causing greater dissatisfaction to your most loyal...
    Post by: 80104, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Thanks for that clarification.
    Post by: 80104, Mar 20, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK