Paul42s letzte Aktivitäten
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Paul42 gefällt Brevas Beitrag in dem Thema GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
We do want a carriage shed, but can't decide where and how big. Not to mention the cost ... The canopy gang could make quite a bit of it, and reduce the cost....
24 August 2026 um 16:16 -
Paul42 gefällt 35Bs Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Better by far to answer the question without picking up the objector’s argument directly. So, taking one that’s been seen here about parking at Parracombe, why not simply comment from personal experience how similar planning constraints have...
24 August 2026 um 16:09 -
Paul42 gefällt Wenlocks Beitrag in dem Thema Kent & East Sussex Railway.
The only problem with abbreviating is that it all depends on one's background/experience. [ATTACH]
24 August 2026 um 12:23
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Paul42 gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema Rother Valley Railway.
New Zealand again - shared road / rail single track bridge. Just hope nothing is coming the other way! There used to be a number of these around the country, but they are gradually being replaced with separate bridges, I think there are only one...
24 August 2026 um 09:24 -
Paul42 gefällt Matt78s Beitrag in dem Thema GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
Repairing carriages on a contract basis is expensive. We have spent a six figure sum on 2 MK1’s which were both operating prior to repairs. In both cases we could have done even more work to them. Many MK1’s are coming to the end of their...
24 August 2026 um 09:23 -
Paul42 gefällt flying scotsman123s Beitrag in dem Thema GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
There's also the volunteer motivation element to think about. On the one hand, our upholstery team are quite happy doing seats for other railways on a contract basis making some money for the railway. On the other, I can't say the idea of...
24 August 2026 um 09:23 -
Paul42 gefällt Miffs Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I agree with @35B - leave it to the railway and/or their planning consultants to refute objections, if necessary, in a professional manner. They will be watching, as anyone can, the incoming comments. Stating the reasons why the railway is a...
23 August 2026 um 22:10 -
Paul42 gefällt 35Bs Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Indeed it is a re-run of that debate. But my point is not to reopen Whitby good/bad, but to highlight that for 17 miles of infrastructure with associated fixed costs, driving the maximum cash inflow is key. And with very limited capacity to...
23 August 2026 um 22:09
