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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I'm not sure that just because some of these vehicles are 'rare' that this means that they should remain on the WSR. The WSR hasn't shown great...
    Post by: ghost, Sep 23, 2020 at 12:29 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    According to the VCT survey there are 14 GWR carriages on the WSR (excluding the sleeper in the Gauge museum, Autotrailer 169 and the Inspection...
    Post by: ghost, Sep 23, 2020 at 11:56 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I'm not sure that "current circumstances" can be blamed for stalling the project. It seems to have taken a very long time (it's 14 years since it...
    Post by: ghost, Sep 23, 2020 at 6:20 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    I may have missed it, but are the MHR in particularly bad shape financially? Of course all railways could use additional funds, but I don't think...
    Post by: ghost, Sep 22, 2020 at 4:12 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I was wondering if there could be 'issues' removing it if it belonged to the SDJRT. As you say I think it more likely that it belongs to the WSR...
    Post by: ghost, Sep 22, 2020 at 12:38 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Depends if you've got undercover (preferably free) storage to protect them all! Keith
    Post by: ghost, Sep 22, 2020 at 12:34 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Who owns the point connecting the WSR to Washford yard? Keith
    Post by: ghost, Sep 22, 2020 at 11:43 AM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    But hold on John, didn't the WSRA donate £187k to the rail renewal fund and £30k for 9351? If it can donate for rail and locomotives, I would say...
    Post by: ghost, Sep 18, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    LMS Patriot Project Updates

    I would assume that will be decided by any negotiations/legal action between the two parties. Keith
    Post by: ghost, Sep 18, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    So I assume that by supporting the current board and Chairman, you also support; the eviction of the SDRT the removal of HR policies and...
    Post by: ghost, Sep 17, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Thanks for the replies and info Keith
    Post by: ghost, Sep 16, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    That's my point - does the 'new charity' require 51% of the issued shares to be an effective body for change, or just 51% of the shares that turn...
    Post by: ghost, Sep 16, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I'm not sure if this has been answered before, but...supposing the WSSRT and WSRA merge and the 'new WSR charity' holds 20% of the plc shares. Is...
    Post by: ghost, Sep 16, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I may be misinterpreting what you are saying John, but wouldn't that result in 3 charities on the WSR? Surely that would just lead to even more...
    Post by: ghost, Sep 14, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    It is interesting that as the Nat Pres evening wears on you still haven't answered any of the questions which have been courteously asked of you....
    Post by: ghost, Sep 14, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK