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ghost liked Old Kent Biker's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
The new relationship between the two trusts is very much still being developed, so I'm not sure how you can really understand yet how it might work, but regardless, as I've said before, no part of the project can buy anything unless and until the...
Jun 19, 2026 at 2:44 PM -
ghost liked Vulcan Works's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
There are many potential different grants and awarding bodies for different aspects of heritage, the environment, economic regeneration, education and so on but hardly any will award a grant to purchase land. It might be possible to apply for...
Jun 19, 2026 at 2:38 PM -
ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Not my photo, but Sharpthorn going home after the High Weald steam rally. Since the location of this photo is Fletching, it looks like a slightly circuitous route was chosen - it's certainly not on the shortest route back! I think it is the same...
Jun 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM -
ghost liked 21B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
The BYVRT is not encumbered by the issues created by multiple groups. The LBRT will have to address these legacy problems, and I think a period of focus upon that and running the Woody Bay railway undistracted by a desire to extend that the BYVRT...
Jun 18, 2026 at 9:39 PM -
ghost replied to the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
I don't know. I was just answering your question. If you have a strong interest, why not email the NNR directly?
Jun 18, 2026 at 1:44 PM -
ghost replied to the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
80080 will be at the NNR until at least 2030: https://nnrailway.co.uk/portfolio-items/br-standard-4mt-tank-engine-80080/
Jun 18, 2026 at 12:40 PM -
ghost liked 21B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
One railway perhaps. One Trust, probably not yet a while.
Jun 18, 2026 at 5:43 AM -
ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Yes, and it also undertakes not to enrich Devon scones to greater than 3.8% jam on top for civilian use only, while in exchange the L&BRT will unlock billions in frozen assets and create a $300bn rebuilding fund, (Sorry - couldn’t resist!)...
Jun 17, 2026 at 7:31 PM -
ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I’m sure you could go very granular in the modelling, but I suspect in the end you wouldn’t come too far away from those figures. For example, if people use their discount to buy gala tickets, the amount “foregone” is a bit more, but I doubt...
Jun 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM -
ghost liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Thank you for the clarification, which is appreciated. However, I stand by my comment. The key phrase was “as volunteers”, where you have taken a robust position on the interpretation of charitable objectives and the inappropriateness of taking...
Jun 17, 2026 at 11:08 AM -
ghost liked 21B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Well you have far more experience than me at adding useless layers of management. I don’t. I have taken a few out though. Why do you bother to read and reply if you hold so little interest in the discussion, especially as you seem not to...
Jun 16, 2026 at 8:21 PM -
ghost liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Elsewhere, away from railways, I’m involved in an ongoing governance review. It’s been prompted by an external review, and is looking at what we do differently in future. One thing that’s become very obvious is that “best practice” is a guide,...
Jun 16, 2026 at 9:35 AM -
ghost liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
One of the problems with the Trust Board was brought about by the introduction of the selection committee, for which the remit seems to have been to identify candidates with financial and accountancy or tourism backgrounds. Conversely, the...
Jun 16, 2026 at 7:45 AM -
ghost liked 21B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
So I suppose the follow up thought is what to do about the culture. I would be very surprised if the boards aren’t aware that there is an issue. Very. And by issue what I mean is that they will know that there is a a degree of disquiet between...
Jun 16, 2026 at 7:45 AM
