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green five gefällt Sidmouths Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think that is probably an unfair comment and I'm not previous GM's #1 (or anywhere in the top 50) fan , given we crossed swords a few times . Running a heritage railway is not for the feint hearted . I think we all appreciate that heritage...
29 Januar 2026 um 13:13 -
green five gefällt PGRacers Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I have zero direct information but from what I can gather reading around. It would seem he could see the writing on the wall and got out before it came back at him. It is also possible in fairness that as an ex RAF person, he moved to running a...
29 Januar 2026 um 13:10 -
green five gefällt A1Xs Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
I just wanted to point out I've never seen 71000 "in the flesh" so am massively looking forward to seeing it at the SVR for the gala. "But it's not authentic for the line!" Couldn't give a flying frig.
29 Januar 2026 um 13:07 -
green five gefällt Ben Jendens Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Think the authentic comments are ridiculously petty. There is so much "authentic" stuff available to visit places before it gets too samey and boring. Personally 71000 is a massive win IMO, expected and predictable somewhat yes, but perfect for...
29 Januar 2026 um 13:07 -
green five gefällt misspentyouth62s Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
I personally think there's nothing wrong, only good for HRs and interest in Railways. I also think that there are some who want that heritage requires things to be exactly how they were in the past, a time when 'big' engines didn't run on branch...
29 Januar 2026 um 13:06 -
green five gefällt Spamcan81s Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
If it brings people to the railway and puts money in the coffers of the SVR and the loco owners, it will not be wasted. As for Class 8 locos at the GCR, please tell me what is so wrong with sights like this? [ATTACH]
29 Januar 2026 um 13:05
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green five gefällt Fred Kerrs Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
It may be wasted on high speed running BUT it gives people the chance to see it close up rather than a fleeting glimpse as it passes at high speed; Galas are often seen as "men playing with real trains". If its seen as a game why shouldn't...
29 Januar 2026 um 13:05 -
green five gefällt acorbs Beitrag in dem Thema 6024 King Edward 1.
This is the loco that got me into steam trains having seen it being restored as a 4 year old at Quainton Road back in the late 1980s. This will be genuinely an exciting moment for me, can't wait to see it in steam again. Running in at the SVR...
29 Januar 2026 um 13:02 -
green five gefällt 2857Harrys Beitrag in dem Thema 6024 King Edward 1.
No definitely 2026. They’re reckoning weeks now.
29 Januar 2026 um 13:02 -
green five gefällt TheEngineers Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
To put the facts on the table. The Railway at woody bay 1998-2009 the L&B at that time did not have a transport section or group . It didn't have two quid to scratch it's arse . The only money it had was that firstly generated from...
28 Januar 2026 um 13:32 -
green five gefällt 35Bs Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
1. Please don't look her up, except to get an impression of what she has done. I am absolutely NOT suggesting her. 2. It is not for you, I or any other random member of a society to go and approach consultants about projects we're interested in....
28 Januar 2026 um 13:28 -
green five gefällt Old Kent Bikers Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Colin, maybe it's trying to tell you something... :)
28 Januar 2026 um 13:27 -
green five gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I think the difference there though, relative to the OP's question, is that South Devon Engineering is a substantial contract business doing work mostly for other organisations. In that light, keeping it at arm's length from the host railway...
28 Januar 2026 um 13:26 -
green five gefällt 35Bs Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Others have commented. I will just observe that some fundraisers have raised vast amounts, taking a leadership role and having an organisation behind them - Vivian Duffield's name comes to mind in the arts*. I don't know the details of what is...
28 Januar 2026 um 13:25 -
green five gefällt Tobbess Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Colin, the main point is that to be credible in making an appeal, you need to have a plan. "We want £N to do X thing." Preferably, the plan would be costed, realistic, implementable (and planning approved to show that it is actually...
28 Januar 2026 um 13:19
