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  1. 80104 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Have been on the railway today and certainly seems to be busy with good loads on the trains. Fantastic to see both 563 and 65 in action. Good also to see the Corfe Castle buffet coach open for business. Lots of familiar faces on the platforms....

    Mar 22, 2024 at 3:20 PM
  2. 80104 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    It could well be. Certainly the law of diminishing returns comes into play with guest locomotives. Creative pairings and stuff like brake van rides is what appeals to me to come to a gala or mini gala. When we did Strictly Bulleid and had all the...

    Mar 21, 2024
  3. 80104 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    The "line up of guest locos", the cost of hire and transportation to and from a gala Versus the additional revenue they will attract has always been a hotly debated issue. An event such as Strictly Bulleid (2017) cost a small fortune to stage...

    Mar 21, 2024
  4. 80104 liked brennan's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Great, so all those who bought tickets in advance can now enjoy the warm feeling of having been ripped off. It looks to me like financial panic setting in very early in the season. An intending passenger already gets hit with an extra £5 for...

    Mar 21, 2024
  5. 80104 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    There has to be a consistent pricing policy. If you do flash sales there is a real risk of causing greater dissatisfaction to your most loyal customers (the ones who book early) than you please those who get a last minute bargain. If regular...

    Mar 21, 2024