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  1. jnc replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    Thanks to everyone who is helping to put that out - it's very interesting. And thanks for pointing it out! Noel

    Mar 11, 2026 at 9:58 PM

  2. jnc liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    We're not 100% sure yet. I've not planned anything just in case it goes wrong!

    Mar 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM

  3. jnc liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    You may or may not be aware that we're currently replacing Broom Lane Bridge, the most significant infrastructure project we've ever undertaken. A blog detailing the progress can be found here: https://broomlanebridge.blogspot.com/ The aim is to...

    Mar 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM

  4. jnc liked Spitfire's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The key to any event is doing it well!

    Mar 11, 2026 at 9:27 PM

  5. jnc liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.

    The council had a sizable grant towards the building restoration (and the leaky roof meant there was pressure to get it fixed to prevent further damage. The stonework around the eaves also needed repairs to make it safe. Personally I was just...

    Mar 11, 2026 at 4:39 PM

  6. jnc liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Oswestry Update.

    Well deserved and due credit to the council, it’s a rarity for councils to invest in such things with budgets being the way they are, the ball is in CHR’s court now to restore some features, the other platform (what’s the state of play with...

    Mar 11, 2026 at 4:39 PM

  7. jnc liked Chris86's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The impression I have been given by someone who has been involved with Thomas events is that with the licensing etc. they are quite expensive to run, and the key to making them a success is to have plenty available to facilitate secondary spend...

    Mar 11, 2026 at 4:39 PM

  8. jnc liked Alex Productions's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    In fairness Watercress was one of the first to do Day out with Thomas events. They've taken years to gain a great reputation and never stopped doing it when most others stopped. Thomas events are a huge gamble in this day and age. But there's...

    Mar 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM

  9. jnc liked John Petley's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Hope you enjoy it. I'm on the following slot so will say hello when I relieve you at Swanage. Like you, I'm immensely looking forward to it especially as Manston was one of only three light pacifics ever to be shedded at Ashford, where my...

    Mar 10, 2026 at 8:02 PM

  10. jnc replied to the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    After I worked out that you must have meant the Drainage blog, I checked, and it seems to be accepting comments from Blogger users - I posted something a few days ago. Noel

    Mar 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM

  11. jnc liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.

    As the Infrastructure Blog for some reason, really doesn't want me to log in to comment, I thought I'd post a message of congratulations here. The departments "Protect and Survive" model is very obviously one to look to for the rest of the...

    Mar 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM

  12. jnc liked Kje7812's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Seems to be the same as what was posted yesterday. See post #9816

    Mar 10, 2026 at 11:04 AM

  13. jnc liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Issuing a timetable, on which the railway's income depends so heavily, seems to me to be a detail worthy of the CEO's (or GM's) attention. I'm sorry to have to keep saying it, but I don't think this CEO is sufficiently competent. If she had a...

    Mar 10, 2026 at 11:03 AM

  14. jnc liked 21B's post in the thread HRA Annual Awards.

    I was surprised that a 9F with a relatively light overhaul beat an S15 that had had half the frames replaced by volunteers. It is opaque to me how the decisions get made.

    Mar 10, 2026 at 12:05 AM

  15. jnc liked Johnb's post in the thread HRA Annual Awards.

    I would like to see a category for the most reliable mainline locomotive. Given the mileage they do covering the West Coast programme and being knocked to bits on the Mallaig road currently the winner would have to be one of Riley's Black 5s.

    Mar 10, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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