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Steve liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It is interesting that the Bluebell's annual report, as summarised by @Alistair in the Bluebell thread, seem to confirm @Lineisclear's assertion that there is an industry-wide problem, but that same report shows that the Bluebell's management...
Nov 4, 2026 at 8:05 PM -
Steve liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Will confirmed it had been steam tested - twice - with no issues and an earlier return traffic was now envisaged.
Nov 4, 2026 at 2:22 PM -
Steve liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It was suggested to me recently, by a former Trust Board member, that once control of staffing passed to the Plc Board and was no longer subject to Trust Board approval, a lot of the "most people will claim that they already have enough to do...
Nov 3, 2026 at 10:46 AM -
Steve replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
The statement about the needs for a T&WAO is on the Exmoor website and I suspect is not quoting anything statutory. I think the Highways Agency would snap the hand off anyone offering to take on the liability provided that they were satisfied...
Nov 2, 2026 at 6:25 PM -
Steve liked Miff's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Exmoor Associates website says (in their FAQ) "Who owns Chelfham Viaduct? It continued to be owned by British Railways Board (Residuary) Ltd until 2013, along with nearby Goodleigh Road bridge and the formation between. Ownership transferred to...
Nov 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM -
Steve replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I was told many years ago that, when given extra work, most people will claim that they already have enough to do and more staff should be employed/seconded to the job. However, that is rarely the case, just human nature and that those people...
Nov 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM -
Steve liked 73108's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
I'm assuming by 'you', you mean 'one' and not me personally? Mind you, as soon as someone announces "Well I won't be watching" - whether it's videos, films, TV series or whatever - it does rather beg the question why they believe they are such a...
Nov 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM -
Steve replied to the thread Southwold Railway.
Wouldn’t using 900 gauge locos on 3 foot gauge track make them liable to yaw on straight track and moving the check rails potentially create problems if running true 3 foot gauge locos and stock? Check rails have a purpose.
Nov 1, 2026 at 10:17 PM -
Steve replied to the thread Sandringham New Build.
I don’t think there is a mandatory requirement for them to be RISAS accredited. That is only a means for purchasers to ensure that their suppliers are familiar with and will comply with RSSB standards. The onus for that compliance will always...
Nov 1, 2026 at 10:06 PM -
Steve replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
So, what you are effectively saying is that the person appointed was not a suitably qualified and experienced civil engineer, then? For once, most people would agree with you.
Nov 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM -
Steve liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think this "explanation" needs more explaining. Are you suggesting that the person was employed despite the railway having "the professional support of two experienced volunteers and the very effective input from a contractor"? So, what...
Nov 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM -
Steve replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Without spending another 22 minutes of my life revisiting the agm, I’m fairly certain that is what was said at the meeting. Again, I’m fairly certain Social media was blamed for the reason why he opted for not being on the staff.
Oct 31, 2026 at 4:43 PM -
Steve liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Exactly my thought. As soon as I saw “from ..” my mind jumped to “much more than …” Tom
Oct 31, 2026 at 11:34 AM -
Steve liked Drewry Car's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
As soon as I see "from" in a price for anything the seller has put a serious dent in my interest in pursuing the transaction further. Adding "effectively you pay.." into the equation means the seller has pretty much lost my custom.
Oct 31, 2026 at 11:34 AM -
Steve liked Sawdust's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
That is what used to happen, there were peak fares that applied during the periods you suggest, and cheaper fares the rest of the time. There were times the trains would fill themselves and times you need to coax people on to them. Sawdust.
Oct 31, 2026 at 7:35 AM
