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Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Does he have any mainline loco suitable for Whitby? Has 44932 got a current mainline cert? Or are you suggesting just for internal NYMR services.
Jun 30, 2026 at 6:29 PM -
Gladiator 5076 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think “serious financial trouble” is too much, but it is not a secret that for many years the Plc has run at a loss, cushioned by transfers from the Society membership subscriptions and donations. There is no imminent crisis brewing, but...
Jun 30, 2026 at 5:24 PM -
Gladiator 5076 liked Johnb's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
The critical months are June/July, arable crops are getting towards harvest, grass and scrubland still has the previous year’s die back with the new growth not established enough to dampen any sparks. A fire, particularly in ripened arable crops...
Jun 30, 2026 at 2:37 PM -
Gladiator 5076 liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
It is critical. We have a duty not only to our customers, but to our neighbours, too. Farms right along the line have crops in tinder dry fields right now. In one area, we have flax planted right next to the line. I am told that if that were to...
Jun 30, 2026 at 2:37 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread RTC 2026.
With another heatwave forecast for the weekend/early next week at the London end, and little or no rain forecasted for the route I wonder if this will be steam hauled. Be a great shame if not as an anniversary train.
Jun 30, 2026 at 12:25 PM -
Gladiator 5076 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
One of the things that I class as a part of the heritage experience when visiting a heritage railway is the issue of an Edmondson card ticket stamped in a dating press. It’s such a simple thing to do and provides an experience of something once...
Jun 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM -
Gladiator 5076 liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I'm not altogether surprised at the pattern - going out for a restaurant grade meal deep in the country is something I'd be reluctant to do if I weren't staying within walking distance after the meal. I've done it before, and the drive home...
Jun 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Yes Embsay is the coach tour line and Bluebell always seems to have lots of non railway specific events, such as the ice skating, which even worked during a gala the other year.
Jun 29, 2026 at 11:19 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I chose those two because there is a lot of heritage stock at these railways. You have always made an issue over the NYMR focussing on Mk1's. My point being there is in my opinion no "correct model" for a heritage line anymore. You have to go...
Jun 29, 2026 at 11:17 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
I never suggested APMW should keep an eye out for anyone else either close by or a long way off, he is in effect working. He is a very identifiable figure and like many photographers has a style and mannerisms that are quite recognisable. Maybe...
Jun 29, 2026 at 11:03 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The railway is by definition going to be very expensive to operate, due to its length and the extra costs of using NR metals. Let alone what many of you report as a backlog of infrastructure work. I know from your numerous posts you feel the...
Jun 29, 2026 at 6:11 PM -
Gladiator 5076 liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
The cycles were paid for by the owners. It is up to them to paint them in any colour that that wish :) <BJ>
Jun 29, 2026 at 3:34 PM -
Gladiator 5076 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Is it too early to ask what colour the bicycles should be? Tom
Jun 29, 2026 at 3:34 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Even disregarding the lack of a suitable NYMR service how many folks who do not have an interest in railways would even understand that a BOJ was allowed on your ticket to allow them to do that?
Jun 29, 2026 at 3:05 PM
