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  1. Spitfire liked Spamcan81's post in the thread 1589 "Newstead".

    Newstead was out on loaded test runs today. Proceedings were brought to a halt in the afternoon by a large fire in Kelling Cutting. [ATTACH]

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  2. Spitfire liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Nothing would be a start. Tom

    Jun 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM

  3. Spitfire liked Cuckoo Line's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    That's where railways like the Bluebell differ, the Bessemer Arms doesn't have that immediate competition, so as long as it serves good food and drinks at a competitive price why would anyone bother to spend the effort to go elsewhere Sent...

    Jun 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM

  4. Spitfire liked Matt37401's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    We’ve recently had a to pay an architect for a project we want to do, we’ve also had a quote from a builder to do the job envisaged and friendly and supportive as they’ve been they still have roof’s over their heads to maintain and mouth’s to...

    Jun 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM

  5. Spitfire liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Thanks Mike Hart

    Jun 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM

  6. Spitfire liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    It’s not just a question of could you make it work, but also do you have the skills and management capacity to do so. There is an opportunity cost. Time and effort (and capital) spent developing a new non-railway business is time and effort (and...

    Jun 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM

  7. Spitfire liked Bikermike's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    It's worth pointing out that Jeremy Clarkson is a terrible example 1) he had a lot of money in the first place, how much of the start-up cost of the pub was covered before he started is a question (even if he "borrowed" it from himself, it won't...

    Jun 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM

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

    I think if there were good money to be made running pubs and hotels, more people would be doing so! You mention £1500 per week for "each coach / house" - but for how many weeks per year? Perhaps 20 to 30 - that's £40k per year and only with a lot...

    Jun 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM

  9. Spitfire liked Matt37401's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    You’ve never worked in hospitality have you?

    Jun 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM

  10. Spitfire liked Miff's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    All the railway has to do is respond to any issues professionally and politely. It’s not always easy but a well run organisation has nothing to fear from complaints, you just answer them and move on.

    Jun 26, 2025 at 8:17 AM

  11. Spitfire liked Hicks19862's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    No5, 3809… shame Ring Haw couldn’t make it… Wonder if Newstead’s owners would mind it being painted black and carry Ring Haw nameplates for a few days… (I jest). Though Newstead will be a very good substitute for Ring Haw

    Jun 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM

  12. Spitfire replied to the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    No 5 is returning to work for nine days at the height of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. As the announcement makes clear, she has a very special place in the NNR’s history and we’re delighted she’s coming back for a short spell. A bit like...

    Jun 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM

  13. Spitfire liked 5944's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ekke7ZTVq/ A VERY SPECIAL VISITOR We're delighted to announce that Ashington No 5 will be returning to the Poppy Line this summer! Initially built for the Ashington Coal Company in Northumberland, this...

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  14. Spitfire liked Miff's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    You don't roll over just because somebody makes a complaint. The railway will, no doubt, already have procedures in place for assessing fire-risk and a defendable decision process when it's necessary to consider curtailing steam operations....

    Jun 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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