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pmh_74 liked Sidmouth's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
not any more , or certainly not to the same degree . Only applies if you are slef employed or job is fully remote .
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:47 PM -
pmh_74 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
My kids' school seems to rely on voluntary contributions (from parents) to keep functioning. And that's a state-run school nominally funded through taxation - and I most certainly pay more than enough of that. I'm probably subsidising my employer...
Apr 24, 2026 at 12:35 PM -
pmh_74 liked Johnb's post in the thread 70013.
I understand that the NRM will not allow any changes to the original design of their locos and that would include the addition of an air pump. To slightly correct your statement, only three main line registered locos are airbraked 60163, 6233 and...
Apr 24, 2026 at 12:27 PM -
pmh_74 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think just in fuel terms, shunting is more costly than you might think. (That's a subjective view based on having done lots). Essentially, stopping and starting is more costly than running at an even speed. You also have to think about what...
Apr 23, 2026 at 12:44 PM -
pmh_74 replied to the thread 70013.
The same NRM who are happy to have 5305LA remain custodians of 777 & D6535? No, that surely can't be it. There were a lot of issues with the previous GCR management. The very public falling out with GCRN, and the 7027 debacle, were the bits that...
Apr 23, 2026 at 12:39 PM -
pmh_74 replied to the thread 70013.
It was, but there was some animosity between the (now ousted) GCR management and 5305LA over who was responsible for the overhaul. In the end GCR are overhauling it but as GCR are not a main line operator, I don't think it's clear yet who will...
Apr 22, 2026 at 12:57 PM -
pmh_74 replied to the thread 70013.
Based on the fact that the next phase of construction (a) hasn't started yet and (b) doesn't complete the job, no chance whatsoever. That's meant to be realistic, not pessimistic. I don't think everyone has grasped the scale of the project, or...
Apr 21, 2026 at 1:34 PM
