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jnc liked Bikermike's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
I don't know, but guess as follows:- They are about 15% more powerful than a Jinty Wikipedia says (so it must be true...) that jinties could reach speeds of 60mph. They were certainly used on, and AFAIK designed to allow for, use on passenger...
Oct 7, 2026 at 2:19 PM -
jnc liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
For clarity, I'm not dismissing the value of these - one of my concerns is the loss of interest in the heritage aspects of the railway. However, my observation is that there's a difference between visiting a site, and paying for a more in depth...
Oct 7, 2026 at 1:06 PM -
jnc liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I completely agree that new ideas need to keep being trialled on a continuous basis to find new money, but also just keep things 'fresh'. The SVR/KWVR/ELR keep people coming back multiple times a year because they run lots of contrasting events....
Oct 7, 2026 at 1:04 PM -
jnc replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
I almost can't wait for that length to be reconnected at the ends! I gather some major engineering projects (bridges, level crossings) will have to go in before that can happen, though. (Shouldn't be too long, though; many/most of them seem to be...
Oct 7, 2026 at 8:07 AM -
jnc replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Understood; thanks for letting us know. Noel
Oct 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM -
jnc liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The willingness to engage, and the content of the engagement, are two different issues. I can respect one, and argue fiercely with the other. As for the role of the SMT, I fear you're right about the lack of understanding of prospective...
Oct 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM -
jnc liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Perhaps I should have used the word participate rather than enjoy. I certainly don't enjoy getting up at 04.00 so I can spend a day driving. However, strangely, I don't mind cleaning out the blocked toilets, spending a couple of hours cleaning...
Oct 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM -
jnc replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Can we enquire as to what happened to cause that change? (Genuine curiousity, here; not snark.) 100.00% agreement. I agree with him some times; and strongly disagree on others. I judge each instance on its own - not because he said it. Noel
Oct 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM -
jnc liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
In making this a reply about price, you have completely missed the point of @burmister comment which as I read it is about value. He wrote which looks like it is about price, and you have answered accordingly - in effect "we are a long line...
Oct 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM -
jnc liked pmh_74's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Sorry to wind this back a few pages; catching up. With respect, I think you're over-simplifying what is meant by 'volunteers enjoying their hobby'. I've never been a NYMR volunteer but based on my experience elsewhere, I have enjoyed being out...
Oct 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM -
jnc liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If I may respond to your suggestions, albeit with my own views and understanding, for the most part, I'm in the pro Whitby camp. In terms of daily operations it costs relatively little and has the big advantage of the NYMR not having to maintain...
Oct 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM -
jnc liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
At risk of going over old ground the Whitby rover became the main ticket because of Gift Aid. To enable Gift Aid the ticket had to cover the full line offering, regardless of ownership (this has been argued many pages ago but essentially HMRC...
Oct 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM -
jnc liked Jark91's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The Ffestiniog/WHR is extremely expensive now and I personally am surprised passenger numbers haven't taken a hit, but maybe the cheaper part-line journeys make up for it. Does anyone know what their finances are like? Are they making money,...
Oct 5, 2026 at 2:40 PM -
jnc liked burmister's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
HSTs are Diesel Electric so the engine is not connected to the transmission, the power required and thus developed is delievered by electricity to the traction motors adjusted by the controls via either DC Generators ( older rolling stock and...
Oct 5, 2026 at 2:37 PM -
jnc liked Lineisclear's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It's not so much whether the power units can operate at lower speeds but whether protracted operation at 25mph or less is suitable for engines designed for sustained high speed operation. Does anyone know the answer?
Oct 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
