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  1. mdewell replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Post Christmas is typically a quiet time on heritage railways as most would have been running an intensive schedule of Santa Specials, Festive Lights etc on the run up to the big day. The following week is time for the railways (i.e. their...

    Jul 30, 2026 at 5:53 PM

  2. mdewell liked ross's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    If the only possible opportunity to travel behind a recreated Manning-Wardle were to travel to Devon, then that is what people would have to do. Then they would get to visit the recreated L&B, and do that 'adding to the local economy' thing that...

    Jul 30, 2026 at 8:06 AM

  3. mdewell 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 1:32 PM

  4. mdewell liked Sheff's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    Just a flash in the pan :Joyful:.

    Jul 27, 2026 at 8:46 PM

  5. mdewell liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    There are a number of misconceptions here: 1. That steaming fees cover overhaul costs - it is very clear that they do not, and never have; mainline or preserved. 2. That voluntary donations are inappropriate to cover overhauls - they are...

    Jul 27, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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