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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Good luck.............I have my final turn of the year in the BL Museum on Sunday 24th Oct - well away from the politics still amply discussed on...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Oct 19, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Prior to the Steam Heritage Trust taking over and the recent revamp, there was no regular staffing in the museum - it was open and just browse....
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Jul 26, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Not a regular contributor, but I can give some details on current ops. Yes, the trains could be better loaded. I have been on museum guide...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Jul 26, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    If this pointless post is in reference to my recent posts, I feel sorry for you. I responded to put clarity behind the long term management of...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Jul 11, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Yes there is. I did not mention it in my other recent posting as I only respond on this thread in the sake of clarity. The recent PDG minutes...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Jul 10, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Been made aware of this post. Not sure if you are referring to me, but, I joined the WSR in May 2009 as an assistant to the then Volunteer...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Jul 10, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    The original post annoyed me. I rarely log on - usually when others notify me of something which concerns me personally. When I logged in, this...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Jun 6, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Logged on to reply to post#37783 to find its no longer visible here. I strongly object to the comment that minutes do not always reflect what...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Jun 6, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Wednesday 23rd September on-line.
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Sep 18, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Here we go........I have no official authority to say this but Bailey was not on the agenda because neither the S & D Trust nor the Plc asked for...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Jul 4, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Before we all go off on more tangents, can I make some clarifications about PDG? 1) The draft minutes are now with the groups for discussion. 2)...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Jun 30, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Barry - thanks. Obviously my open offer on this thread back in March this year was picked up by someone..... The minutes from last Friday are...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Jun 30, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    As the former Secretary to PDG, I have explained this reason several times on this thread over the past few months. At that final meeting it was...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, May 16, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Andy - re PDG. I cannot give the 'official' reason, but as the former Secretary from its inception (apart from a short break during the illness...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Mar 1, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Mike - hardly one sided given recent posts on here by you and others. However I am prepared to move on after 'defending' my previous role and the...
    Post by: Mel Hillman, Jan 12, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK