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jnc liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
In fairness to NYMR, where individuals holding roles are concerned, “it can’t be done” isn't always that different from “I can’t do it”.
Apr 13, 2026 at 2:13 PM -
jnc replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
That's certainly one plausible interpretation of their 'it can't be done' (although I have to wonder if they actually said 'I can't do it', and that was mis-reported as 'it can't be done'). I still wish more had been said - and reported - on why...
Apr 13, 2026 at 12:53 PM -
jnc liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Its a little while ago now but the figures given out were approx £250k required for the 'propping' phase, with £550k for the main repairs. Though those were estimates issued back at the start of March.
Apr 13, 2026 at 11:45 AM -
jnc liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If only the railway could call on the services of an experienced project manager... https://pjsash.com/
Apr 13, 2026 at 11:44 AM -
jnc liked brennan's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
From my time with the construction industry this level of project requires a multi-discipline input. Structural engineers would be engaged to determine the extent of the works required and to provide an engineering solution that may , as in this...
Apr 13, 2026 at 11:42 AM -
jnc liked Dead Sheep's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
A good feedback On the matter of labelling locomotives and carriage diagrams, it is not friendly to the average punter as the codification of workings, is only useful to those in 'the know'. It needs to be shown in Plain English
Apr 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM -
jnc liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
That's a shame as it's a very interesting vehicle, though I do wonder if it is suitable for the NYMR. Geographically speaking it's very much in keeping but visitors to the line mostly come to enjoy steam and expect it to be provided. It also...
Apr 13, 2026 at 11:02 AM -
jnc liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
To be honest I thought it wasn't due to run until the 15th anyway. Or maybe they have just issued so many timetables nobody knows what's supposed to be running anymore...
Apr 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM -
jnc liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
It’s a walkway not a platform. It’s now a requirement for new bridges to have one. We couldn’t afford a double track bridge like the original, nor would there be an operational need for one.
Apr 12, 2026 at 11:41 AM -
jnc liked Pymothy's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
We left the lead 37 at Goathland presumably to help work the diner back. No issue with the loco failure, as I say I accept these things happen, totally understandable.To leave a packed train standing for 25 minutes without a single person...
Apr 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM -
jnc liked Kingscross's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Thanks Roger.
Apr 11, 2026 at 8:06 PM -
jnc liked MellishR's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
I see scope there for some philosophical discussion as to just what has been preserved.
Apr 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM -
jnc liked torgormaig's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
I have another photograph which provides an interesting comparison to that 1964 shot taken at Corfe Castle. Here is a very similar angle of 30053, this time taken at Harmans Cross, with 31806 approaching with a two coach driver experience...
Apr 11, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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jnc liked 5944's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Was double track but now only single. I believe @Jonnie said there's no need for double track, and that they couldn't afford it anyway.
Apr 11, 2026 at 11:53 AM -
jnc liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Peak Rail General Discussion.
The VLR scheme is very much still in play, there are very few things peak rail can do with the reach and resources they have, what they can do is establish a visible presence on the ground in buxton, a lot of things are changing in the town and...
Apr 11, 2026 at 11:32 AM
