Flying Phil 近期的活动
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Flying Phil在主题 34039 Boscastle WC class 内上传了附件.
Yesterday saw some more detailed NDT testing on the boiler. This is still on the flat wagon south of Quorn Station. [ATTACH]
2026-09-25 , 10:09
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Flying Phil在主题 Windcutter Wagons 内上传了附件.
Following the Beer Festival there has been a shunt at Rothley and the rail crane was brought next to B560676. On Wed the C&W team were able to hoist our new fixed end for a trial fit. [ATTACH] It is very close but one of the stanchions has...
2026-09-25 , 10:05
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Flying Phil 回复主题: Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Hi Miff and jnc Not to fear I will only be posting text and pictures when construction starts...my IT skills are very limited!
2026-09-25 , 09:55 -
Flying Phil 支持 Miff 在 Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News 内发表的帖子.
And I’m looking forward to following Flying Phil flying over the factory flyover :) (now where’s my coat?).
2026-09-25 , 09:49 -
Flying Phil 回复主题: Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Miff makes two very good points - "the comms people" are probably volunteers with lots to do....and if we feel neglected in our comms format, do we offer our services or just repost from one to the other ......or complain about being neglected?...
2026-09-22 , 13:41 -
Flying Phil 回复主题: Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
This recent discussion highlights a very important issue - How do you communicate with such a disparate audience? Many of us are the older generation (Boomers) who were brought up in the print and public TV age (BBC television/radio). Then we had...
2026-09-22 , 11:11 -
Flying Phil 回复主题: GCR Autumn Steam Gala - 1st-4th October 2026.
There will be Boscastle Guided Shed Tours on the Saturday and Sunday of the Gala. They run regularly from 10.30 to 3.30 and are free, but a donation towards the overhaul of Boscastle is appreciated.
2026-09-22 , 10:49 -
Flying Phil 回复主题: Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Thank you Jonnie for your detailed replies and financial information. I'm sure this will show many people the complex reality of running our Heritage Railways. An unenviable job being a GM....But it obviously can bring some great satisfactions -...
2026-09-21 , 23:01 -
Flying Phil 支持 Jonnie 在 Spa Valley Railway - Latest News 内发表的帖子.
Thank you. Something that has contributed to our lower income is the closure of the railway for 8-weeks between 22nd February and 18th April whilst we replaced Broom Lane Bridge, that has had a significant impact on income. Also, last year we...
2026-09-21 , 22:57 -
Flying Phil 支持 Jonnie 在 Spa Valley Railway - Latest News 内发表的帖子.
As I know some on this forum appreciate the open book policy on how we’re doing at Spa Valley, this is the latest finance report I sent out to volunteers last night. Good evening everyone, I wanted to share some excellent news about the Model...
2026-09-21 , 22:57 -
Flying Phil 支持 Jonnie 在 Spa Valley Railway - Latest News 内发表的帖子.
I tend to keep my emails fairly formal so that they're clear and easy for everyone to understand. The Instagram and TikTok content is much closer to how I am as a person day-to-day. It's definitely not an act! In our accounts, turnover is split...
2026-09-21 , 22:57 -
Flying Phil 支持 Jonnie 在 Spa Valley Railway - Latest News 内发表的帖子.
Hello everyone, It has been a while since the last finance update, and the hot summer has impacted every heritage railway and tourist attraction that I have spoken to. So, how are we performing? So far this year, we have carried 21,717...
2026-09-21 , 22:57 -
Flying Phil在主题 Windcutter Wagons 内上传了附件.
We have a new complete "W" iron! However the main job on Wednesday was to prepare Rothley shed for the Beer Festival. There are two visitors as well, going to be on display. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
2026-09-20 , 15:09
