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jnc liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Peak Rail General Discussion.
Darley dale station bridge update: The bridge components have returned and are at rowsley ready for the engineering dept to get their teeth into the many hundreds of rivets, and of course paint: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Padstones are...
May 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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jnc liked jonathonag's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
The other point to raise about the comparison, is the distance between SWR metals and the first Swanage station. Even if Swanage run up to Norden (not considering the Wareham heritage shuttles, as they seem to have fallen off the plan?), that's...
May 12, 2026 at 8:54 PM -
jnc liked Jamessquared's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Leaving aside the technical details, my hunch is you might end up in the situation where on days when there is demand for such a service, there is no capacity; and on days where there is capacity, there is no demand! Tom
May 12, 2026 at 8:54 PM -
jnc liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Leaving aside the commercial side for a moment, which I agree makes it seem unlikely, the closest parallel to demonstrate it ought to be technically possible would I suppose be the SWR service to Corfe Castle over Swanage metals. Presumably there...
May 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM -
jnc liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
I just honeslty see the whole idea as a total non starter. The general consensus even if it was to happen seems to be high days and holidays when the SVR runs its busiest traffic and when the charter path is often taken up. That charter path...
May 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM -
jnc liked acorb's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Which is why I think any economic argument would come around serving high season leisure traffic, rather than commuting. You are then talking a couple of services a day on high days and holidays rather than regular services throughout the year....
May 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM -
jnc liked jonathonag's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
Technically, only No. 46512 (assuming you're referring to the three engines currently in service) is in ownership of the railway. Even then, @Foxontour would be better to ask if it's the Company or the Trust that owns it, as I cannot recall that...
May 12, 2026 at 8:49 PM -
jnc replied to the thread Strathspey Railway.
I will believe that when I see it, sadly - but don't get me wrong, I would love to see it. But dealing with the A95 is going to be a major operation - and not one that can be done in small segments, as material is donated (like extending the line...
May 12, 2026 at 8:48 PM -
jnc liked 5944's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
It'll help future proof the line as well. Assuming the Grantown extension happens in the next few years, having 5 "big" locos available will certainly help with the extra mileages involved. So it's only 8 miles per round trip, but it'll soon add...
May 12, 2026 at 8:35 PM -
jnc liked Chris86's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
On one hand I was thinking it was a bit strange as I'm pretty sure there have been times where the only available steam loco has been 46512, and they have managed. Forward planning wise having 4, possibly 5 seems a sensible decision in terms of...
May 12, 2026 at 8:33 PM -
jnc liked 60044's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
I don't think they will have pent a million to buy 76079, but by the time it has been overhauled they probably will have!
May 12, 2026 at 8:33 PM -
jnc liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The situation you describe would certainly be the best and least painful outcome for the NYMR, but is, I fear, unlikely to come about There is a strong suspicion that the CEO is, to some degree, a puppet of others so for real change we'll need...
May 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM -
jnc replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I'm trying to remember what the big issues that divided people on the WSR were; my memory of the events is fading. I seem to recall a large share of the trouble was infighting between the PLC and WSRA (at one point both were competing to buy the...
May 12, 2026 at 7:58 PM -
jnc liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The NYMR doesn't need the teak coaches; that's true, but they sure as heck should want them.
May 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM -
jnc liked mdewell's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Tell that to the Churnet Valley Rly. ;) Sorry, couldn't resist. :D
May 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
