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Paul42 liked LMS2968's post in the thread 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...
Sep 2, 2026 at 10:46 AM -
Paul42 liked 46223's post in the thread 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]
Sep 2, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Paul42 liked Steve's post in the thread 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.
Sep 1, 2026 at 10:45 PM -
Paul42 liked Robin's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Confirmed: Change of date for the Mayflower. Correct decision and well handled IMO.
Sep 1, 2026 at 10:43 PM -
Paul42 liked Groks212's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
A headboard.;):) Dave B
Sep 1, 2026 at 8:21 PM -
Paul42 liked Jonnie's post in the thread 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...
Sep 1, 2026 at 8:18 PM -
Paul42 liked Nick C's post in the thread 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...
Sep 1, 2026 at 8:17 PM -
Paul42 liked Jonnie's post in the thread 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...
Sep 1, 2026 at 8:17 PM -
Paul42 liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Have you still got 592's spare tender if 92240's isn't ready in time? ;)
Sep 1, 2026 at 8:06 PM -
Paul42 liked 21B's post in the thread 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...
Sep 1, 2026 at 8:53 AM -
Paul42 liked green five's post in the thread 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...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:29 PM -
Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 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...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:28 PM -
Paul42 liked 73108's post in the thread 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...
Aug 31, 2026 at 6:27 PM -
Paul42 liked pete12000's post in the thread 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...
Aug 31, 2026 at 1:48 PM -
Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 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...
Aug 31, 2026 at 1:46 PM
