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  1. Spitfire liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    A couple (or three) of key differences I feel the need to point out.... 1. The NYMR has demand for more operating days but cut them back as they weren't/aren't keeping up with infrastructure maintenance. The more trains they run the quicker they...

    Jul 21, 2026 at 7:34 PM

  2. Spitfire liked SteveA's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    Just for clarification, the stripping and assessment of 76084’s boiler has been done. This to commence the repair work. The Y14 is the one that needs stripping and assessment and that will start soon,

    Jul 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM

  3. Spitfire liked cksteam's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    Thanks for sharing. A really beautiful looking engine and full credit to everyone that's had a part in getting it back into service.

    Jul 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM

  4. Spitfire liked Steve's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    It may be operationally convenient and the NYMR and the Bluebell are two different railways but, if the NYMR experience is anything to go by, Joe Public does not like changing trains. For most they are comfortably settled in their seats and are...

    Jul 20, 2026 at 7:33 PM

  5. Spitfire liked Sidmouth's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    There are social media policies in place and like you were I to do something similar at work I would certainly be subject to disciplinary action .

    Jul 18, 2026 at 6:48 PM

  6. Spitfire liked Jamessquared's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    I think it is quite reasonable that a railway places limits on staff (paid or volunteer) sharing photos where those photos are taken from an area of privilege, i.e. from a viewpoint not open to the public. As an example not related to this...

    Jul 18, 2026 at 6:47 PM

  7. Spitfire liked Chris86's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    Looks absolutely stunning.

    Jul 18, 2026 at 6:43 PM

  8. Spitfire liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Because there are specific local circumstances that lend themselves to local risk assessment differing from the national position.

    Jul 17, 2026 at 7:29 PM

  9. Spitfire liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Official Statement from Jonathan Dunster - “An incident involving 4930 Hagley Halloccurred at Bridgnorth motive power depot on the evening of Sunday 12 July. “The locomotive is currently awaiting assessment, and I’m pleased to report that no...

    Jul 17, 2026 at 7:26 PM

  10. Spitfire liked Sidmouth's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    it is always easy to take a view as an outsider and keep in mind the 1940's decision which was announced and generated an equal amount of debate and has rumbled on and on. What it does highlight is the multiple challenges railway GM's face and...

    Jul 17, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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