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jnc liked ikcdab's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Latest WSR journal just published full of news and articles about the railway. Join the WSRA to get your copy. Ian C. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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jnc liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Meanwhile, back on the Kent & East Sussex....
Sep 9, 2026 at 9:53 AM -
jnc replied to the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
"TTFN" has been pretty common in the US for quite a long while; many decades now. Noel
Sep 9, 2026 at 3:53 AM -
jnc liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
I have an American pen pal who always signs herself off with "TTFN". How things spread...
Sep 8, 2026 at 11:13 PM -
jnc liked Dead Sheep's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Date not agreed yet but I have heard, early 2027. The place to check is One Network for scheduled road closures. Nothing is shown yet, indicating that ESCC and Highways England have not agreed a traffic regulation order.
Sep 8, 2026 at 11:12 PM -
jnc liked Jamessquared's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Even assuming it is sufficient time in ideal circumstances - what happens when a late running SVR service causes the WMR one to be delayed? Or a late running WMR service delays an SVR one? You run the risk that the tail wags the dog - ie a...
Sep 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM -
jnc replied to the thread Rother Valley Railway.
The stream of updates has resumed, with the lengthy Section 5d, Section overview - i. Another, Section 5e, seems to be underway. (Maybe he's away for a moment, accumulating more of those amazing pan/room shots!) Noel
Sep 8, 2026 at 3:51 PM -
jnc liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Yes I think it is the chosen parameters of the trial that make what ever data is collected somewhat debatable. Mondays and Fridays may be quieter these days due to WFH, but is a service (for the trial) that attractive to those that already have a...
Sep 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM -
jnc liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
It’s far from easy I’m afraid. WMR don’t own the trains. So you’ve got to be confident with both WMR and leasing company wanting their rolling stock used on the SVR. ASLEF and RMT would definitely have something to say. It’s still a light...
Sep 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM -
jnc liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
As I said above, but seem to need to repeat…. It is funded through the WMRE. It’s a really joined up, collaborative scheme which is designed to test the water. There’s no loser in it at all. SVR get paid to run it as a contract job, so can’t...
Sep 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM -
jnc replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
Well, this commercial experiment will provide a lot of useful data on that, as well as on other points. Look at the bright side: I expect the SVR is undertaking this just as an experiment; not nailing the whole future of the line, as an...
Sep 8, 2026 at 12:41 PM -
jnc liked 35B's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
I remain to be convinced of viability, no matter what. Most particularly, I remain concerned about how the very different natures of SVR and national network can be blended
Sep 8, 2026 at 12:34 PM -
jnc liked Dead Sheep's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Hopefully, the partnership supporting this experiment will factor in these mitigating circumstances when assessing its future. That said, if the decision rests on current passenger numbers and commensurate fare income alone, I find it difficult...
Sep 8, 2026 at 12:34 PM -
jnc liked 35B's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
I'm sure it is, but I've no comparison point for this train as against existing arrangements. I fully agree with what @Dead Sheep writes; my comment is solely on how representative the results of this trial can be for any decision about whether...
Sep 8, 2026 at 12:34 PM -
jnc replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
Practicality does rule the daily lives of most people. ("It's the economy, stupid!") So I'd expect price to be a huge factor, too. Noel
Sep 8, 2026 at 11:42 AM
