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  1. Spitfire liked RalphW's post in the thread RTC: Tynesider - 4/7/26.

    It would seem from your report that much of the problem was with NR, and just remember you are not a teacher talking to 10 year olds, but adults with more probably more life experience than you.

    Jul 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM
  2. Spitfire liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread RTC: Tynesider - 4/7/26.

    Once again your having a dig at West Coast so could I make a suggestion. Why don’t you arrange a meeting at 10A with David Smith, Patricia Marshal and.James Shuttleworth to show them how to run WCR, I feel sure they would give you a fair hearing...

    Jul 5, 2026 at 6:48 AM
  3. Spitfire liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    [ATTACH] There has been much discussion recently about the whistle on this engine and I have to say it was the only noise audible from 'Blue Peter' today as it was pushed around Cumbria. Under abysmal weather conditions LNER Peppercorn A2 class...

    Lakelander 60532 1 NP.jpg Lakelander 60532 2 NP.jpg Jul 5, 2026 at 6:45 AM
  4. Spitfire liked FlyingScotsman4472's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    [ATTACH] A blast from the chime whistle---first sight under the occupation bridge and then the steady climb to the summit at Blea Moor a magical few minutes in the northern fells. Taken from behind the fence not on railway land.

    Saphos Trains The Fellsman Simon.jpg Jul 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
  5. Spitfire liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    [ATTACH] Under threatening skies LNER Peppercorn A2 class No. 60532 'Blue Peter' makes a fine sight and sound as it works todays 'Fellsman' through Dent Station towards Garsdale and on to Carlisle [ATTACH] With the long awaited forecast of...

    Fellsman 60532 1 NP.jpg Fellsman 60532 3 NP.jpg Jul 2, 2026 at 6:57 AM
  6. Spitfire liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I think “serious financial trouble” is too much, but it is not a secret that for many years the Plc has run at a loss, cushioned by transfers from the Society membership subscriptions and donations. There is no imminent crisis brewing, but...

    Jul 1, 2026 at 7:01 AM