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jnc liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
This reminds me a bit of some of the conversations about the WSR, where everyone could agree that the line was too long, but no-one could agree on which end should be mothballed! The difficulty on the NYMR as I se it is that Whitby adds...
Jun 29, 2026 at 7:40 PM -
jnc liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think my first point would be that you have chosen two particular railways as exemplification of your point, but are they truly representative examples? The GCR, SVR or ELR could have been equally chosen as lines that are far more dependent on...
Jun 29, 2026 at 7:40 PM -
jnc liked Sheff's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Here’s a radical thought ….. instead of ‘why Whitby?’ how about ‘why Pickering?’ Ignoring the obvious problems of stock storage (is that possible?) you end up with very manageable heritage operation with a very attractive seaside destination...
Jun 29, 2026 at 7:39 PM -
jnc liked SECR 65's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Out of interest, which line is which here? Is Embassy the coach tours and Bluebell the events? A minute ago I typed a massive long post (which I deleted due to lack of relevance) talking about the family events at the Bluebell and how I think...
Jun 29, 2026 at 7:39 PM -
jnc liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Look back earlier (probably a lot earlier!) in this thread! I have put forward exactly the same point and suggested ways to try to revive the concept of the railway and its surroundings as a destination in its own right, rather than as being a...
Jun 29, 2026 at 7:37 PM -
jnc liked paul1609's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The typical non enthusiast family is going to drive to Goathland in their car that they have arrived on holiday in and visit another attraction which is not served by public transport. According to the ORR Whitby Station achieved 150,000 entries...
Jun 29, 2026 at 7:36 PM -
jnc liked SECR 65's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I wonder if more could be done to encourage journey breaks and station exploration at heritage railways. It's sad how many people I see walk straight out the door the second the first train has got back in from a return trip (this experience is...
Jun 29, 2026 at 7:36 PM -
jnc liked SECR 65's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Thanks you for taking the time to expain about coaches - very interesting!!!! :) Interesting about 3068; I shall patiently await its webpage! I wonder, once 7864 (Maunsell Restaurant) is complete, could a train of Maunsells perform current...
Jun 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM -
jnc liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I was on 2999 for the afternoon (third and fourth trips). We were I think 15 minutes late leaving on our last trip, but had got back to about 7 late by time we got back in the evening. I suspect some of the delay earlier was probably us because...
Jun 29, 2026 at 4:28 PM -
jnc liked Sheff's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The last time I did this was during a 3 day break nr Teesside with an old mate from our days at the Poly there. We got Gt Ayton - Whitby returns, jump off at Grosmont, did a round walk to Goathland and back, just in time for a train onwards to...
Jun 29, 2026 at 1:12 PM -
jnc replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
"Ba-da-bing", as they say. Perhaps more importantly, at that point, will anyone/anything be able to save the line? You're very probably correct - but what can someone who i) cares deeply about the line, and ii) thinks it is headed for the...
Jun 29, 2026 at 1:11 PM -
jnc liked 26D_M's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Whilst by no means an exhaustive study, my impression of the posts @richards tends to make is that they are routinely critical towards fellow posters whilst ignoring the particular subject matter.
Jun 29, 2026 at 11:59 AM -
jnc liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I very much share @60044’s concerns about the NYMR. Where we do tend to differ is that I’m not calling for people to go, simply for them to change their direction and approach. However, I fear that this won’t happen until some people do go....
Jun 29, 2026 at 11:59 AM -
jnc liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Most forums have rules against back seat moderation. Your posts have added little to discussion of matters NYMR but for reasons well explained by @jnc have ignored the motivations underlying @60044’s posting. For what it’s worth, I tend to...
Jun 29, 2026 at 11:59 AM -
jnc liked Sheff's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
To my eye this looks rather like a case of people residing in glass houses ? Who is he intimidating exactly, I’m not feeling it myself?
Jun 29, 2026 at 11:58 AM
