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  1. acorb liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    We've been switching from the planned steam timetable to diesel on a rolling basis, usually about 4 days in advance. I'm glad to say I am not involved in making those difficult decisions, but I'm feeling optimistic for the weekend based on the...

    Aug 26, 2026 at 7:11 AM

  2. acorb liked SVR C&W's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    There in lies the problem for most heritage railwats. What do you prioritise capital expenditure on. There are 3 things that should always have the strongest budget in my eyes. Infrastructure, Locos and carriages. Without any of them, you cant...

    Aug 25, 2026 at 8:27 PM

  3. acorb replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    Changing subject, when is the next steam fire risk review? Hopefully a good dumping of rain coming over the Cotswolds tomorrow and Thursday..

    Aug 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM

  4. acorb liked Kje7812's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    If the forecased rain materialises over the next few days, the SVR is hoping to reintroduce steam from September 2nd.

    Aug 25, 2026 at 11:44 AM

  5. acorb liked jnc's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    It would not be the highest RoI, for the capital sunk into the shed (as you point out, it would be an expensive asset standing empty for much of the year), but maximizing RoI is not what heritage lines are about. I think the right way to look at...

    Aug 25, 2026 at 8:03 AM

  6. acorb replied to the thread Fire Risk.

    I think we will have sufficient rain for steam to return for heritage line use pretty soon, as preserved lines have sufficient mitigation measures to combat all but the very highest risk. Steam on the mainline will be struggling though for a...

    Aug 25, 2026 at 8:02 AM

  7. acorb liked Sulzerman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Pickering is gateway to the Moors. It's busier than ever and supports hotels including Premier Inn and numerous holiday cottages. It's the entry point for the railway and they founders fought hard, against the local council (!), for the station....

    Aug 24, 2026 at 11:18 PM

  8. acorb replied to the thread Fire Risk.

    A number of tourist bosses met with UK weather chiefs recently. Apparently an app will display a rain symbol for the day, even if it is only forecast to rain for 10 minutes. Tourist attractions reckon people have been put off visiting due to...

    Aug 24, 2026 at 10:58 PM

  9. acorb replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    I think everyone is on the same sheet here. For too long Mk 1s have been cinderella vehicles and 30 years ago there was a good supply, so if one got a bit tired you could easily get another in reasonable condition. As @Bikermike says that supply...

    Aug 24, 2026 at 10:43 PM

  10. acorb liked Bikermike's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    Well, what is the alternative to mk 1s? If you don't repair them (at whatever the cost is), there's nothing down the line to replace them.

    Aug 24, 2026 at 10:34 PM

  11. acorb replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    That figure of 26 years between repaints is quite frankly astounding! I think business case is made!!

    Aug 24, 2026 at 9:09 PM

  12. acorb liked SVR C&W's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    There is a huge amount to catch up with after spending the day putting a canvas on one of our Gresley Brakes today. As Acorb says, at the SVR we currently have 58 serviceable coaches, 78 in the total fleet with 12 red carded, 3 under overhaul...

    Aug 24, 2026 at 9:03 PM

  13. acorb liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    Overall station canopies at Toddington have been suggested tongue in cheek in the past!

    Aug 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM

  14. acorb replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    Despite the enormous size of Kidderminster shed and the fact that daily use sets are stored in the platform, it is exceptionally versatile and gets used for all sorts of other reasons. Light and medium maintenance is undertaken, cleaning and...

    Aug 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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