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  1. Spitfire liked jsm8b's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2025.

    Any suggestion of sunshine around Stratford this afternoon proved to be wishful thinking. The mid-day run to Snow Hill at an amazingly empty Wilmcote. [ATTACH] and the return to Derby at an equally deserted Danzey. [ATTACH]

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  2. Spitfire liked Lineisclear's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Agreed , but that assumes the one stop and two stop fares would stay at their current levels. As 21B has suggested chasing passenger numbers is not necessarily the answer. The optimal financial result may be achieved by carrying fewer passengers...

    Jun 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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

    Bonkers or not the decision was hard won with the help and advice of legal advisers who have an impressive track record in dealings with HMRC. The advice on restriction to recovery only on All Line tickets was be grateful for what you’ve...

    Jun 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM

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

    Hopefully the original photographer (Brian Dandridge) won't mind me sharing this photo from yesterday - all nicely under control with the Maunsell set (3687 leading) and Obo, approaching Kingscote. [ATTACH] Tom

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  5. Spitfire liked Lineisclear's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Well, can we take as a given that the objective is to increase ticket revenue? Currently the fare is a standard £49.50 return for both Pickering -Grosmont and Pickering -Whitby with Gift Aid generating an additional 25%. If the train is running...

    Jun 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM

  6. Spitfire liked ficksberglion's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2025.

    7029 gets away from Derby at Pear Tree with 1Z10 Derby to Stratford upon Avon.[ATTACH]

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  7. Spitfire liked Hicks19862's post in the thread 1589 "Newstead".

    Handsome little engine

    Jun 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM

  8. Spitfire liked twr12's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Perhaps the living wage legislation which has increased pay for heritage railway staff, has exposed the previous meanness of heritage railways to pay their staff a decent wage?

    Jun 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM

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

    Thanks for the explanation. :)

    Jun 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM

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

    I’d want an accountant to comment, as that was categorically not what happened where I was involved in an appeal.

    Jun 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM

  11. Spitfire liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Would not disagree with your logic. What I am confused about is the many comments on here about more use of volunteers in lieu of paid staff. Does the NYMR unlike most Heritage Lines or volunteer organisations have some "magic mine of...

    Jun 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM

  12. Spitfire replied to the thread 1589 "Newstead".

    A milestone indeed - good to see her running LE today. As you say, not long before she can enter service!

    Jun 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM

  13. Spitfire liked Wagoniester's post in the thread 1589 "Newstead".

    Well, things have taken a huge step forward. On Monday it was crunch time as the boiler inspector came to do what we hoped would be the final steam test - and gave the boiler a clean bill of health! That could only mean one thing, and so today,...

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  14. Spitfire liked paul1609's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I wouldnt pretend to be au fait with the NYMR operations or accounts but taking a median of age 21 from 1.4.22 to 1.4.25 the national living wage has increased by 37% in accordance with government policy. A lot of heritage railways have a large...

    Jun 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM

  15. Spitfire liked blink bonny's post in the thread The Dalesman 2025.

    Not always managing to dodge the showers at Ais Gill. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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