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ross replied to the thread Teifi Valley Railway.
Great news. Strange that Elizabeth Perry didn't mention it
Jun 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM -
ross liked TVR Observer's post in the thread Teifi Valley Railway.
Just noticed that the TVR website has come back to life... https://www.teifivalleyrailway.wales
Jun 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM -
ross replied to the thread Ruislip Lido Railway Gala Evening..
Thank you. Looks like a decent day out
Jun 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM -
ross liked 45669's post in the thread Ruislip Lido Railway Gala Evening..
I've now finished editing my photos and videos of the Ruislip Lido Railway Gala Evening last month and, if anyone would like to see them, they're here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCexHn
Jun 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM -
ross liked black5's post in the thread Statfold Barn Railway - Events Past and Upcoming.
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Jun 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM -
ross liked black5's post in the thread Statfold Barn Railway - Events Past and Upcoming.
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Jun 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM -
ross liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Many years ago? I’d argue it’s a different world now. Times have changed, an extended L&B is going to have a higher fare, then you have the attraction cost on top. This is all before you add in the additional spend on things like food and...
Jun 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM -
ross liked 60044's post in the thread Bure Valley Railway 35th Anniversary Gala..
Has the Bure Valley entered a sponsorship deal with a maker of electric goods?
Jun 8, 2025 at 2:26 AM -
ross liked RailWest's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I can sympathise with the view about the the L&BR. Meaning no disrespect to North Devon, but IMHO it is rather out on a limb and may need a 'special effort' to go there. In the days when I occasionally had to go to Plymouth , I could 'drop in'...
Jun 8, 2025 at 2:21 AM -
ross replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I don't quite get the "not a massive drain on time (with a young family)". Is an entertainment a drain on time, or does it add value to leisure time? As it is, there isn't enough L&B. There's not enough to make the journey worthwhile, unless you...
Jun 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM -
ross liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I don't think it really works at all for anyone aiming to start at East Grinstead, i.e. use the train to get to Sheffield Park, visit the gardens, then return. It's a 20 minute walk each way; allow time to get off the station and into the garden...
Jun 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM -
ross liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I’m not convinced by the “mixed day out” model, especially if you have to pay for both. It becomes an expensive day for a family and - especially if you are reliant on the railway part to act as transport to the non-railway part - ends up being...
Jun 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM -
ross liked RailWest's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Looking at the latest bit of L&BR publicity which has popped up on the Friends FB site, as I've written there... "I am a little surprised and puzzled by this sudden burst of detailed publicity. It appears to be predicated on the premise of...
Jun 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM -
ross liked James Hewett's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Received wisdom - from HRA and others - used to be 7 miles. Much shorter than that is hard to make a full day out of: much longer and the ticket cost inevitably becomes too high. Of course longer railways can promote shorter trips (look at...
Jun 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
