Whitby to York Rail Link

In fairness, that was apparently only because he couldn't get 10 people to back him when he stood for his own party (best NOT to ask...) - and UKIP needed a candidate for that particular ward...

 

The York Press did, I think, with an article about it being published last year. It was spun very much towards how this would all be a 'good thing'. Then the paper started receiving threats from this mob when people started making use of the comments section under the article, pointing out issues such as the 3 level crossings that would have to go back at Pickering, and criticizing much of what else was proposed, so the paper took the easy way out & pulled the comments . Pity, really. What would be nice to see would be a follow-up piece to discredit them properly, particularly with the ever more outlandish things that are being aired...

 

Looking at the Facebook pages it all appears to be linked back to UKIP and wider nationalist posts anyway?

 

Well, Scarborough Borough Council do their utmost to run the area in much the same fashion as a banana republic...

 

Haven't heard from Alf lately...

 

I miss him. and Mr Reeder!

 

The VA-GTI baffles me - could someone ask the question on Facebook if there is a link to their website or any other details. The long rambling Facebook (identified in post 101) post by Richard Sequira is blue sky thinking, he appears on LinkedIn and "you can google his company.

Peak Rail had a similar experience with the then owner of the Flying Scotsman - first it was going to Rowsley with a massive development on the sidings/ engine shed site, then the old wire works at Ambergate...and people were taken in by the smoked glass and mirrors

 

That question has been asked before, Woodster21 - and answer came there none, other than some photos of some European blokes in the company of some blokes who appeared to be from the Far East...

One can draw one's own conclusions from that...

 

As a life member and shareholder I would quite like the railway to take legal action against this maniac and his chums. At the very least a few restraining orders must now be taken out against them.

 

Call his bluff I say (as one of those named!): he has provided ample rope to hang himself.

 

Also I'm sure that the press would lap up a story about a UKIP candidate threatening a charity and stalking its volunteers, so now would be a good time to make a few phone calls.

 

Quite so. It's time to put a stop to the antics of these fantasists once and for all; preferably before the election.

 

So which of the many FB pages is this posted on please - I can't find it?

I thought this was their FB? https://www.facebook.com/groups/353032798232190/

Debuse states .....

2, We the admins will not be entering into any personal attacks, on any member of this or any other group. We expect the same conduct from all members. We will not answer for Neil nor any of his previous actions. If Neil Kipling’s name is brought up on his group in any detrimental manner the and post will be removed and the poster warned .Following a second contravention the poster will be banned. If you have any issues of that nature please take them elsewhere, they are not welcome here.

I assume he means "If Neil Kipling’s name is brought up on THIS group ...

Maybe you could give us a list of all the FB groups and websites involved in this and who runs them, as I'm getting mighty confused. Ta

 

So hang on - which is the REAL campaign to re-open and who is Kipling? It seems that the VA-GTI bloke is on the other site?

 

OK think I've got it! Also see Debuse & Co have two FB pages, an old and a new one, both similar title?

 

It must be confusing for some keeping up with the various FB Groups 5-6 I believe active at last count.
Posts get removed quicker than you can blink. The post put up by Sheff, that was originally posted when the prospective UKIP candidate for a Whitby ward was "removed" about 8 months ago, the exactly same post has been edited to remove certain references, but when you ask about it damaging the NYMR they say doubling the track whole route, bringing up to new standard to run at 40mph, and have a main line TOC run it, will not damage the NYMR in any way, what a croc of smelly stuff. When split they then continued same theme on new Group plus the original You Gov poll that both of the Groups seem to be pushing, as well as sharing same website where one holds copyright. Confused Yet? The simple fact is, it will damage any Heritage Railway, running 365 days a year with existing staff, who are mainly volunteers but not consulted, using new stock. There has been put forward a perfectly practicle alternative without damaging the NYMR using the existing Esk Valley line, with minimal expenditure, by comparison, you could get to York and London soon (via Virgin from Middlesborough) in a faster time than their admitingly shorter route, by making some trains on Esk valley semi fast not stopping at quite stations. Why do they want to destroy the NYMR? and their continued posting could damage custom and donations, mud sticks however untrue I'm afraid. Being one of the 5 receiving threats and Court action, named on various sites for friends and family to see, with pure rubbish and lies.
Oh and I must be a fraud, according to them, as I post on Railway Forums not using my real name!

 

Can I just say (AGAIN) - please don't give them the oxygen of publicity outside their small (121 member - and 2 of those may be the same person, ALLEGEDLY) Facebook Group by repeating their statements on this public Forum!

Steven

 

In the words of the late Linda Smith, I don't think they should be given the oxygen of oxygen.