If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Recent Content by mdewell

  1. mdewell
    Post

    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...
    Post by: mdewell, Apr 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  2. mdewell
    Post

    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...
    Post by: mdewell, Apr 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  3. mdewell
    Post

    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...
    Post by: mdewell, Apr 16, 2026 at 5:13 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  4. mdewell
    Post

    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...
    Post by: mdewell, Apr 16, 2026 at 4:54 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  5. mdewell
    Post

    Oswestry Update

    Me too! :)
    Post by: mdewell, Apr 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  6. mdewell
    Post

    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!:)
    Post by: mdewell, Apr 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK