mdewell 近期的活动
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mdewell 支持 Jamessquared 在 Oswestry Update 内发表的帖子.
'Twas ever thus. Look how older, more established, heritage railways essentially burnt through cheap Mark 1s. A lot are likely to be scrapped in the next ten years. Hopefully the ones that survive will be the ones that are historically most...
2026-04-17 , 08:15 -
mdewell 回复主题: Oswestry Update.
My point was that people do pay to travel on them. We often make more money on Wednesdays than we do Saturdays - with much less effort (Although not nearly as much fun for those of us who just want to play trains ;):D ) Most failures seem to be...
2026-04-16 , 19:22 -
mdewell 回复主题: Oswestry Update.
Basically, it costs a lot less to operate a DMU (aka Pacer) than it does steam, so for mid-week opening a Pacer makes a little money, whereas a loco hauled (diesel or steam) would lose money. It also only requires 2 train crew. PS. I won't argue...
2026-04-16 , 19:02 -
mdewell 回复主题: Oswestry Update.
Above my pay grade, but I know there have been some new relays purchased for the 143619 (which successfully operated it's first service yesterday - a school charter). Having 4 sets but only really needing 1 operating does mean there are potential...
2026-04-16 , 17:13 -
mdewell 回复主题: Oswestry Update.
I'm certainly no expert on Pacers, but I think the 142004 is amongst the first batch built (1985) and with the 3 x 2 bench seating and different control layout, it does look quite different internally than the others that we have (even though...
2026-04-16 , 16:54 -
mdewell 支持 flying scotsman123 在 GWSR General Discussion and Operations 内发表的帖子.
Hey, that's our railway you're talking about there! I think it's accepted wisdom that the line was built quickly, and on the cheap. Combined with the particular local geology and geography, and lack of understanding at the time of construction,...
2026-04-16 , 08:52 -
mdewell 支持 Nick C 在 Rother Valley Railway 内发表的帖子.
Never, ever, scan a QR code to lay for anything. It's one of the most common scams going...
2026-04-16 , 08:51 -
mdewell 支持 Johnb 在 Bluebell Railway General Discussion 内发表的帖子.
Each heritage railway has its own niche where it excels, the Bluebell is unsurpassed with its collection of vintage locos and rolling stock. Yesterday's charter with Fenchurch was a good illustration of that. A few results from the day show what...
2026-04-16 , 08:50
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mdewell 回复主题: Oswestry Update.
Me too! :)
2026-04-15 , 16:57 -
mdewell 支持 Kirk Oswald 在 Oswestry Update 内发表的帖子.
I know a chap who considered buying a Pacer body to keep poultry in, but when he saw the inside decided the hens would stop laying.
2026-04-15 , 16:55 -
mdewell 回复主题: Oswestry Update.
Not sure you'd like the 142004 set, it has 3 by 2 bench seats! :eek: Almost anything would be an improvement on those!:)
2026-04-15 , 15:10
