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acorb replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
There is a huge misunderstanding as to what 'managing for wildlife' means, the clue is in the name - you continue to manage, but with wildlife in mind. Railtrack's proclamation about 'linear nature reserves' at the same time as withdrawing all...
Jul 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
acorb liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think there is a lot more to "good for wildlife" than just "let the verges grow in an undisturbed way". Left to its own devices, you would get one particular habitat like that (a kind of low scrubby bush) but it isn't necessarily the most...
Jul 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM -
acorb liked D1002's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line.
FTR passed, Headboard attached, we are ready for our time at Waterloo with the Inspiration Train. [ATTACH]
Jul 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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acorb liked free2grice's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line.
Latest news from the MNLPS. <BJ> ''Clan Line will be on display at London Waterloo's platform 19 along with Network Rail's Railway 200 "Inspiration" exhibition train from 10:00 - 17:00 on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th July. The event is for...
Jul 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM -
acorb liked NGChrisW's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Not necessarily. Unless all the cut material is removed and/or disposed of by controlled burning, once it has dried out it is potentially going to be more combustible than when it was still growing, and particularly susceptible to ignition by any...
Jul 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM -
acorb liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Platform staff tend to be from an older generation who want to be involved but are not up to anything strenuous, such as carrying a backpack spray. It’s good to know that there is no shortage of them and I’m sure that you’ll agree that for many,...
Jul 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM -
acorb liked Devonbelle's post in the thread Fire Risk and Preserved Lines.
Indeed. I recollect a line in 2022; within Wessex switching to diesel haulage and during my visit the General Manager said to me a lineside fire had cost them 60k in their insurance excess and he was worrying how they’d cover off that cost. Much...
Jul 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM -
acorb liked 5944's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.
Bloody hell, that oil tank seems a tad out of gauge! [ATTACH]
Jul 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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acorb liked gwralatea's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Just brilliant news.
Jul 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
SVR is back as one railway. First ballast train has gone over the track at Mor Brook
Jul 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM -
acorb liked torgormaig's post in the thread British Pullman 2025.
No mention of 45407 - it lasted in BR traffic a whole year longer than 35028 and returned to the main line about the same time as the Merchant Navy. I dont know if it has been out of service longer in the interim but I would guess that it has...
Jul 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM -
acorb liked torgormaig's post in the thread RTC White Rose with Tornado: 12/07/25.
For those wondering what was so important about today's train, David Elliot's family were on board while his ashes were consigned to the firebox of the loco as it ascended Stoke Bank. A very fitting tribute to a man who was so instrumental in the...
Jul 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM -
acorb liked neildimmer's post in the thread SRPS Railtours 2025.
Looking now like there will be more locos than tours at LSL/Saphos/Steam Dreams, especially with DoG fast approaching ready to haul tours, along with Nunney Castle now available, maybe the price increases, and lack of Standard class nowadays has...
Jul 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM -
acorb liked SebWelsh's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
The NRM and Northern Steam have been most helpful with allowing us to turn Sunday into an operating day rather than a static day as planned.
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acorb replied to the thread SRPS Railtours 2025.
Has anyone asked if she was available for work elsewhere? They may get a favourable response.
Jul 12, 2025
