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jnc liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
the NYMR's website is silent on the matter of lack of steam. They cannot blame it on the dry weather because that, by default, would mean that Tornado couldn't be used leading to loss of much needed revenue. However, to say that they haven't...
Jul 28, 2026 at 8:17 PM -
jnc liked DerekTrotter's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Unfortunately the vast majority of passengers don't read these forums, or care about what problems are happening in the shed. They just say 'we thought it was a steam railway and got a dirty diesel'. I do find it interesting though, that all...
Jul 28, 2026 at 8:16 PM -
jnc liked The_Rail_WAy's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
This is exactly the case and to not be running steam locos (except the special Tornado service) right in the summer holiday season as well is really poor. I live close to the line (Whitby end) a haven’t heard a steam engine for ages. MOST people...
Jul 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM -
jnc replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
True; but the world is full of things that give people false impressions. Start with many (most?) politicians... Heck, advertising is an entire industry that has a major streak of 'giving people false impressions'. People need to get better at...
Jul 28, 2026 at 11:25 AM -
jnc liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Minimum age for volunteer crews.
A body should only comment on the areas within its technical competence. What was interesting (and refreshing) about that HRA / ORR guidance was that it gave some solid examples of where it would, or would not, be appropriate for someone under...
Jul 28, 2026 at 11:18 AM -
jnc liked Bikermike's post in the thread Minimum age for volunteer crews.
I think there is a definite element of "shoot the messenger", it's not our fault the guidance doesn't address every statute... Guidance never trumps statute (except where the specific statute says it does, looking at you Bribery Act). Statute...
Jul 28, 2026 at 11:17 AM -
jnc liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Regular readers will know that I am very critical of the NYMR's senior management, but I would like to stress that it is not a blanket criticism. I think the MPD staff under Piglet (and also the C & W, who he's also responsible for) and the PWay...
Jul 27, 2026 at 7:25 PM -
jnc replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Right, but even a little bit is better than none. Noel
Jul 27, 2026 at 7:19 PM -
jnc liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
All steam hauled trains are followed through Newtondale to summit by a fire watch team in a road vehicle with equipment to put out any fire that starts before it becomes significant. Fire outside this part of the line are historically quite...
Jul 27, 2026 at 7:17 PM -
jnc liked Fireline's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
No. There will be a passing loop closer to Robertsbridge.
Jul 27, 2026 at 7:16 PM -
jnc liked H Cloutt's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Installation of the North Bridge Street level crossing commences today. A ten day road closure is planned.
Jul 27, 2026 at 11:02 AM -
jnc liked Trevor Beglin's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Yes, unfortunately that's the problem.
Jul 26, 2026 at 11:27 PM -
jnc liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
There are lots of riveted steel fireboxes out there but there are a growing number of welded steel fireboxes. The problem with a riveted box is it requires lap joints and that is a weak spot compared with a welded box because there is a greater...
Jul 26, 2026 at 11:27 PM -
jnc liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If the original paper is ILE as suggested then I doubt that the IME would have a record of the paper. I'm on holiday at the moment but I should have a copy if it is an ILE paper.
Jul 25, 2026 at 7:03 PM -
jnc liked Stinch's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Ropley this morning. [ATTACH]
Jul 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
