The Dainton Banker's Recent Activity
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The Dainton Banker liked RailWest's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
True, but.....there is already 1 on the Board whom most of us would regard as 'good', so 4 + 1 = 5 :-)
Apr 23, 2024 at 12:19 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked Widge's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Rob, thank you for your open and honest take on this matter. Whilst as others point out, is is not unusual to see charity Trustee candidates recommended by an incumbent Board, I think in this case, and where we have a very divided membership, it...
Apr 23, 2024 at 12:16 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I agree. Endorsement is a guide, but one amongst several available to any member willing to read the materials provided. There is plenty of information available to help assess the candidates, and the impact that they are likely to have on the...
Apr 23, 2024 at 12:16 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked MellishR's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
I acknowledge the rationale for having two single tracks for some distance north of the junction with the curve to the Midland line; but might it be worth including a crossover near the junction for the sake of flexibility, for example to able to...
Apr 23, 2024 at 12:03 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked rgprosser's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
As one of the "endorsed" candidates, the first that I heard of being on that list was a friend taking the micky about it on Saturday. I was actually expecting to be standing AGAINST a set of "official" candidates selected by the Board. I suspect...
Apr 23, 2024 at 12:09 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Funnily enough I was just catching up and thinking exactly the same thing when I read your post, and remember well how the WSR thread was the same as you say. Mod note - Please can we try to remain on the subject this thread is about - the L&B...
Apr 22, 2024 at 11:44 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked JorgeR's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Broadly a positive announcement I think. It's a slight shame to see just *how* modern the design is and arguably out of keeping with a heritage railway, but totally appreciate that in the real world costs need to be kept down. I'll certainly...
Apr 22, 2024 at 11:29 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
This thread seems to be suffering in the same way the WSR threads used to during their crises; when things went quiet for a bit a number of people who posted almost exclusively on that one thread got restless not having anything new to talk about...
Apr 22, 2024 at 12:42 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked twr12's post in the thread Loco 76017.
Martin, you love conspiracy theories so much, that in the absence of any about a particular subject; you just make up some new ones!
Apr 22, 2024 at 11:06 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked pmh_74's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
Really look forward to seeing the last 'proper' BR steam loco restored. (I'm ignoring the show pony!)
Apr 22, 2024 at 10:58 AM
