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pmh_74 replied to the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Yes, I believe that is the idea, to maximise operational flexibility (northbound train can clear the platform while still awaiting the single line; indeed if only one platform is available it might have to, to let the southbound in, otherwise the...
Apr 23, 2024 at 11:45 AM -
pmh_74 liked acorb's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
If the black 5 is anything to go by, the 9F has a very bright future. Personally I would like to see it heading a train back to Grantown.
Apr 22, 2024 at 5:27 PM -
pmh_74 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Of course, an organisation that retained your personal data beyond the point at which they needed it for the stated business purpose might be on somewhat sticky ground in GDPR terms ;) Too soon? :) Tom
Apr 22, 2024 at 5:25 PM -
pmh_74 replied to the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Well, handy though those are, they are already full to bursting with things which already live north of the gap. And not big enough to service an 18-mile line. And there is the small matter of the interim period between old-shed-flattening and...
Apr 22, 2024 at 5:23 PM -
pmh_74 replied to the thread B462772.
I found a Youtube review of the Palbrick models here: 3 minute review - KR Models Palbrick wagons - YouTube It shows the lettering in more detail, whereas the previous link I posted to the manufacturer's website just shows the unlettered...
Apr 22, 2024 at 1:40 PM -
pmh_74 replied to the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
It was always known the tip site would need some sort of piling/stabilisation if anything was put there, and that would be expensive. The reason I mentioned it was that when it was announced that the shed would definitely move, the implication...
Apr 22, 2024 at 1:15 PM -
pmh_74 replied to the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
What makes the 'gap' project unique, I think, is the sheer complexity of the engineering in a relatively short stretch of line. I'm not suggesting the RVR or L&B don't have just as many engineering issues to resolve as I daresay they do, but...
Apr 22, 2024 at 11:56 AM -
pmh_74 attached a file to the thread B462772.
Various things conspired to prevent any progress on this vehicle in 2023. Hoping for more luck this year! We spent the weekend preparing and fitting another 10 floor planks, with only one of the main ones left to do. 9 were relatively...
Apr 22, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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pmh_74 replied to the thread Strathspey Railway.
Really look forward to seeing the last 'proper' BR steam loco restored. (I'm ignoring the show pony!)
Apr 22, 2024 at 10:56 AM -
pmh_74 liked ghost's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Was it someone who asked when it would be ready? Or commented that the livery was the wrong shade? :)
Apr 19, 2024 at 4:42 PM -
pmh_74 attached a file to the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Interesting bit of damage... any thoughts on how to fix it? [ATTACH]
Apr 18, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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pmh_74 replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I can see where you're coming from but from purely personal experience, there is only one heritage railway in this country I've ever used for A to B transport- as part of a longer journey, and that is the NYMR. It was about 35 years ago and my...
Apr 17, 2024 at 1:37 PM -
pmh_74 replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong please) that the South Tynedale and the KESR also claim gift-aid on fares. Somehow. Worth mentioning that if you're lucky enough to be a 40%+ taxpayer you can claim some tax back on charitable giving on...
Apr 17, 2024 at 1:23 PM
