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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 -
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 -
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 -
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