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    82045 The way ahead?

    September update: http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-sept21.html
    Post by: gios, Oct 1, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR General Discussion

    In simple terms I would call that 'playing trains'. That requirement alone will not maintain a Heritage Railway into the future. In fact just the...
    Post by: gios, Sep 13, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Although apprenticeship schemes like those on the SVR are producing skilled staff, the future supply of skilled volunteers must be one of real...
    Post by: gios, Jul 30, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    AND the result of some very open and heated discussion and persuasion - some on NP, is the Bridgnorth Station we have today. Incidentally the...
    Post by: gios, Jul 23, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Of course he can't. It is all rather tiring. This is the normal type of reply you can expect as a matter of course. An unsubstantiated,...
    Post by: gios, Jul 17, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Mel. I suspect you are incorrect in assuming that previous postings were critical of your very useful contribution. I for one found it...
    Post by: gios, Jul 11, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    In normal circumstances I would throw something into the kitty. No one takes any pleasure seeing an established Heritage Railway fail. These are...
    Post by: gios, Jul 6, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    82045 The way ahead?

    June update. http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-jun21.html
    Post by: gios, Jun 29, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    The weak point in your hypothesis is not simply the machining so much as the supply chain and delivery dates. Castings for cylinders, stretchers...
    Post by: gios, Jun 22, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Lots of pleasant WIBN here. Just a reminder that Trust members were canvassed some years ago for their views on the installation of modern main...
    Post by: gios, May 5, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    I suspect that may well be plan 'A' in the mind of the Trust:Happy:. BUT what other additions would make for a wonderful inaugural...
    Post by: gios, May 4, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Still early days but as you might expect some exciting possibilities have already been kicked around. Ideas for something special always welcome....
    Post by: gios, May 2, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    April update; http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-apr21.html
    Post by: gios, May 1, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    Thank you. The Bridgnorth working lads have not been allowed on site during this latest lockdown. Hopefully we are about to move into a happier...
    Post by: gios, Feb 27, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction