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Fred Kerr liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
I had no idea the turnover was that great - that's "premier league" territory in turnover, for a line which - with all due respect - I suspect most enthusiasts don't immediately think of when asked the question "what do you think are the most...
Apr 28, 2026 at 12:02 AM -
Fred Kerr replied to the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
Surely you are comparing apples and oranges here. NELPG own 4 (or more) locomotives actively hiring them out to heritage lines - any heritage line including Embsay which currently has 2392 on hire - hence it has many opportunities to earn income....
Apr 27, 2026 at 12:04 PM -
Fred Kerr liked Fenway's post in the thread Narrow Gauge Steam in Saxony with green Meyer 4-cylinder tank No. 176.
On the first day of this year's Dresden steam locomotive festival the wonderful 0-4-4-0 Meyer tank engine 176 was also in steam for a group of British enthusiasts at Radebeul, just on the outskirts of Dresden. This engine is operated by the...
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:15 AM -
Fred Kerr replied to the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
Whilst I acknowledge your support as an enthusiast, sadly enthusiast finance is insufficient to keep a heritage railway afloat; a few years ago the Mid-Hants identified that enthusiasts only provided about 10% of its income hence the need to find...
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM -
Fred Kerr liked cksteam's post in the thread Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Updates.
I doubt the NYMR would have much work for the P3 this year either. They've got a much more limited service than historically and stretched finances. I suspect they wouldn't be unhappy at losing this one off the hire bill for another year. NELPG...
Apr 27, 2026 at 12:39 AM -
Fred Kerr liked wazza588's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
A few photos from the weekend: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Richard
Apr 24, 2026 at 12:03 AM
