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Paul42 liked 35B's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
But the mess is not about structure but people and values. And, on that, Bluebell seem to have managed to preserve the balance.
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Paul42 liked acorb's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Unfortunately I think there remains a gap between what Carnforth PR says and the reality of operations on the ground. The facts remain that West Coast own the paths out of Fort William, they remain (uniquely) resourced to operate the Jacobite....
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Paul42 liked acorb's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
The only barrier to them operating was West Coast themselves, who declared the operation uneconomic. There has never been any reason the Jacobite couldn't run if a compliant method could be found, that happened last year and has now happened...
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Paul42 liked Streetert's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
One of the most significant posts for us.[ATTACH] https://rvrailway.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-first-section-of-track-goes-down-1.html
6. Lipanj 2026. u 23:58
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Paul42 liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
£62.50 Castle to Liverpool on 13th June in Standard Class. Unbeatable price I suggest. We can achieve this by adding more TSOs than we usually do (up to five instead of two) and listening to the non enthusiast market for days out to an...
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Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I just checked the Jacobite price, and it starts at £76, which isn't hugely more than the NYMR £50 or so. Admittedly there is not a great discount for children, but I guess they are not pitching the Jacobite as a family day out. And given they...
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Paul42 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I go out for a bit and all hell breaks loose! Thanks Tom. :) After a minutes thought, whilst it is a reasonable idea, I don't think that it is practical. If the venture is to satisfy the demand it is going to require two train sets c/w locos....
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Paul42 liked torgormaig's post in the thread 76079.
I fired 76079 to Whitby on the 13.30 ex Grosmont, then through to Pickering and back to Grosmont on 12/4/2023. On shed it was found that the tubes were leaking yet again. One more attempt was made to expand them and I think it was tried once more...
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Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Yes, that was the tightest year - 73082, 80151, 541, 65 all year; 263 for the beginning of the year and 6989 from June. I guess technically there was a period between March and June when only four steam locos were available. The position has...
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Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I don't think that is quite true - I'm not sure we have ever been down to only 4 steam locos since the early 1970s. We are thinner now than in recent years, but typically with about 6 - 7 operational locos in any year. (Of course there are times...
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Paul42 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The requirement for every passenger to have a seat is part of the Reg 5 exemption from door locking. Clause 3 (vii) states: " the Company must ensure that passenger loadings do not exceed the total seating capacity available within the relevant...
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