If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by The Black Hat, Feb 13, 2011.

Page 41 of 160
  1. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    May 30, 2009
    Messages:
    21,154
    Likes Received:
    20,955
    Location:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Moderator Comment:
    On the basis that this is the relay of reported information from another source (Moors Express, that I gather is an unofficial NYMR site), will all posters please not comment further until something more substantive is published by the NYMR - just in case any discussion may compromise the arrangement and some of the contractual details.

    Thanks
     
    Big Al, Oct 11, 2015
    #801
  2. torgormaig

    torgormaig Part of the furniture Friend

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2007
    Messages:
    4,460
    Likes Received:
    6,611
    Al - Moors Express is an Official free NYMR newsletter. Go to their homepage and you will see that anyone can subscribe to it. I am sure that anything published in it can be regarded as an official announcement and therefore not a secret.

    Peter
     
    torgormaig, Oct 11, 2015
    #802
  3. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    May 30, 2009
    Messages:
    21,154
    Likes Received:
    20,955
    Location:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Got that but if, as seems possible, an internal mistake was made, we wouldn't want to knowingly make it worse on here. hence the comment above that we would like everyone to respect until things become clearer.
     
    Big Al, Oct 11, 2015
    #803
  4. The Black Hat

    The Black Hat Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2010
    Messages:
    860
    Likes Received:
    399
    Occupation:
    Defender of the Faith
    Location:
    51F
    Couldn't agree more. 65033 really is a case of an engine really needing attention, but hopefully there will be developments there. Would be nice to see it on the moors, although it might be a case of the Q6 needing to push this up the hill too!
     
    The Black Hat, Oct 11, 2015
    #804
  5. Sawdust

    Sawdust Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2015
    Messages:
    508
    Likes Received:
    884
    Gender:
    Male
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    The J21 and J27 would be an interesting combination on the moors gradients.

    Sawdust.
     
    Sawdust, Oct 11, 2015
    #805
    The Black Hat likes this.
  6. 61624

    61624 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2006
    Messages:
    5,294
    Likes Received:
    3,596
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I wouldn't see the j21 as being anything other than a demonstration freight engine, as this is a relatively light train. If the NYMR had 2-3 items of non-corridor stock that might be another possibility. The G5s, on the other hand would seem to be capable of taking 3-4 Gresleys up the bank and there's always the option of banking it.
     
    61624, Oct 11, 2015
    #806
  7. The Black Hat

    The Black Hat Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2010
    Messages:
    860
    Likes Received:
    399
    Occupation:
    Defender of the Faith
    Location:
    51F
    Looking at historical similarities - I think your right about the J21 being less powerful than other designs. However, if 65033 can take 3 coaches over stainmore on its infamous railtour I would expect a similar load for Grosmont bank, being about equal to the G5. Of course the double head, with both and or the J27 would indeed be fantastic.
     
    The Black Hat, Oct 12, 2015
    #807
  8. 46118

    46118 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2005
    Messages:
    4,043
    Likes Received:
    212
    Elsewhere Ian Riley reports that 44871 is to move to the NYMR on Thursday to help out with their Xmas and New Year services.
     
    46118, Dec 7, 2015
    #808
    lil Bear and YorkyLad like this.
  9. Rosedale

    Rosedale Member

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2015
    Messages:
    456
    Likes Received:
    435
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Shipbourne
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    On the subject of a certain black engine, I've just noticed that somebody has updated the relevant Wikipedia page with the news that the move will not now be taking place and that the overhaul will be completed at its current location. How much store you set by Wikipedia is as usual up to you.
     
    Last edited: Feb 10, 2016
    Rosedale, Feb 10, 2016
    #809
  10. Standard 4MT

    Standard 4MT Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2012
    Messages:
    318
    Likes Received:
    53
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Photographer/IT MCSE/NYMR/ex Police/&Train Manager
    Location:
    Wales/Scarborough
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    A3 Flying Scotsman is now at York National Railway Museum, where it is having front wheels looking at for running slightly warm on its first Main Line run recently. The loco will also be painted into its Green colour, hopefully any repairs will not delay planned timings.
    Not long now for the fully sold out runs at the NYMR, enjoy, timetables are now published for this event.
     
    Standard 4MT, Feb 10, 2016
    #810
  11. oldmrheath

    oldmrheath Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2006
    Messages:
    2,270
    Likes Received:
    2,457
    With the Moors now running daily I was wondering if any other members of the steam fleet are ready to work alongside 76079 and Eric?

    Jon
     
    oldmrheath, Mar 19, 2016
    #811
  12. 61624

    61624 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2006
    Messages:
    5,294
    Likes Received:
    3,596
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    No. 44806 looks likely to be next, once its new tender body is complete, followed by 63395. I believe that a couple of hire engines are booked, but I'm not in a position to release details of what they are, or when they are going to arrive - hopefully at least one of them by Easter. Then there's K1 62005, at Carnforth atm it was supposed to come for the early part of the season, but may be stuck by the WCRC problems, unless it moves by rail. 75029 of the home fleet is stopped with firebox problems, I believe.
     
    61624, Mar 19, 2016
    #812
    oldmrheath likes this.
  13. lil Bear

    lil Bear Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2006
    Messages:
    6,122
    Likes Received:
    1,655
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Railway Technician
    Location:
    8C / 5D / 27C / 71B
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    How long will 4144 stay when that visits for the Gala?
     
    lil Bear, Mar 19, 2016
    #813
  14. Respite

    Respite Member

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2009
    Messages:
    421
    Likes Received:
    117
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Apart from 45428 and 76079 there is no chance of anything else until 44806 is ready. However the new tender body for 44806 only arrived this week and needs a lot doing to it yet such as the sump fitting, painting and fixing to the frames which don't have their wheels, brakes etc etc. I think it will be some time yet (June?) before 44806 is ready but very welcome it will be when it is. It did very well in 2014 considering what has been found and done since. 75029 is sadly back in the overhaul queue.
     
    Respite, Mar 19, 2016
    #814
  15. 47406

    47406 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2006
    Messages:
    1,206
    Likes Received:
    84
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Operations Manager
    Location:
    County Durham
    So the 25, 37 & Daisy will be kept busy
     
    47406, Mar 19, 2016
    #815
  16. Sawdust

    Sawdust Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2015
    Messages:
    508
    Likes Received:
    884
    Gender:
    Male
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Unless a fleet of low loaders rapidly bring forth help.

    Sawdust.

    PS I understand the mpd is helping NELPG get the Q6 back together.
     
    Sawdust, Mar 19, 2016
    #816
    47406 likes this.
  17. 47406

    47406 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2006
    Messages:
    1,206
    Likes Received:
    84
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Operations Manager
    Location:
    County Durham
    Good news on the Q6
     
    47406, Mar 20, 2016
    #817
  18. Steve

    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2006
    Messages:
    11,977
    Likes Received:
    10,186
    Occupation:
    Gentleman of leisure, nowadays
    Location:
    Near Leeds
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    That seems to be a sensible move. Le's hope that the expected hire locos turn up soon.
     
    Steve, Mar 20, 2016
    #818
    47406 likes this.
  19. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,416
    Likes Received:
    1,681
    Maybe the soon to be trio of fives from Bury might form the cavalry?
     
    26D_M, Mar 20, 2016
    #819
  20. worldsteam

    worldsteam Member

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2006
    Messages:
    220
    Likes Received:
    47
    Good news for those getting there by public transport, see:

    http://www.yorkbus.co.uk/news.jsp?newsID=1657

    The Coastliner service is much improved with an extended summer season, starting 27th March. In essence there's a repeated hourly service to Pickering that connects well to the NYMR.
     
    worldsteam, Mar 20, 2016
    #820
Page 41 of 160

Share This Page