Paul42s letzte Aktivitäten
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Paul42 gefällt LMS2968s Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
2004 was the year the main line return plans fell apart. The awarding body, RESCO, lost all the existing paperwork so there were no grandfather rights left over from the 1996 -98 running. We would basically have started again with fresh surveys...
2 September 2026 um 10:46 -
Paul42 gefällt 46223s Beitrag in dem Thema The Dinting Railway Centre.
Ray, we must have been standing side by side!! Here's my shot of 5305 that day. I also have a similar one of 532. [ATTACH]
2 September 2026 um 10:42
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Paul42 gefällt Steves Beitrag in dem Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
My experience of S15’s is limited to 825/841 but I have nothing but admiration for them. They may not have the ease of prep and comforts of the BR Standards but they are strong, sure footed and fantastic steamers.
1 September 2026 um 22:45 -
Paul42 gefällt Robins Beitrag in dem Thema Vintage Trains 2026.
Confirmed: Change of date for the Mayflower. Correct decision and well handled IMO.
1 September 2026 um 22:43 -
Paul42 gefällt Groks212s Beitrag in dem Thema Saphos Trains 2026.
A headboard.;):) Dave B
1 September 2026 um 20:21 -
Paul42 gefällt Jonnies Beitrag in dem Thema Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
I tend to keep my emails fairly formal so that they're clear and easy for everyone to understand. The Instagram and TikTok content is much closer to how I am as a person day-to-day. It's definitely not an act! In our accounts, turnover is split...
1 September 2026 um 20:18 -
Paul42 gefällt Nick Cs Beitrag in dem Thema Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
From what I understand (not being an accountant!), 'Gross profit' is just income less the immediate cost of the things sold (so in a railway's case I guess coal/Diesel, stock for the catering, etc). 'Operating Profit' is then this less the...
1 September 2026 um 20:17 -
Paul42 gefällt Jonnies Beitrag in dem Thema Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Hello everyone, It has been a while since the last finance update, and the hot summer has impacted every heritage railway and tourist attraction that I have spoken to. So, how are we performing? So far this year, we have carried 21,717...
1 September 2026 um 20:17 -
Paul42 gefällt 5944s Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Have you still got 592's spare tender if 92240's isn't ready in time? ;)
1 September 2026 um 20:06 -
Paul42 gefällt 21Bs Beitrag in dem Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
That is not the question. In my experience the question tends to be how much effort does it take to keep a Bulleid able to do the work compared to other types. The Jarvis rebuilds are tons better in this regard. The originals are difficult to...
1 September 2026 um 08:53 -
Paul42 gefällt green fives Beitrag in dem Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
CanPac has definitely been a great asset for the railway since returning from her lengthy overhaul. She was thrown in at the deep end so to speak when 30506 developed a boiler problem and was out of action for some time. 35005 was the main motive...
31 August 2026 um 18:29 -
Paul42 gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Although I get the point that a Merchant Navy is a very large loco for operating 5 coach trains, it remains the case that the cheapest loco to operate is the one you have available right now. In other words - 35005 may burn a lot of coal, but the...
31 August 2026 um 18:28 -
Paul42 gefällt 73108s Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Which, ironically, is exactly what we do. Train to Newtondale, walk to Levisham (a very pleasant one along easy terrain and, as a bonus, almost all downhill). Then we sit on the station and eat a picnic while enjoying the glorious peace and...
31 August 2026 um 18:27 -
Paul42 gefällt pete12000s Beitrag in dem Thema The Dinting Railway Centre.
Anyone wanting to learn about the Dinting Railway Centre might consider reading the story from those who were there... "The story is brought up-to-date through the rise and fall of the Dinting Railway...
31 August 2026 um 13:48 -
Paul42 gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema 35025 Brocklebank Line.
I think the point being made isn't necessarily about age per se. Rather, in a group like that, there will inevitably be some people who are primarily interested in the restoration / mechanical side, and some primarily in the operational side; and...
31 August 2026 um 13:46
