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Winter CCE with Scots Guardsman 28th January

Discussie in 'What's Going On' gestart door pete12000, 20 jan 2017.

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  1. Johnb

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    It's acommon fault with Stanier and BR Standard locomotives.
     
    Johnb, 29 jan 2017
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  2. John Stewart

    John Stewart Part of the furniture

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    I was merely taking my cue from the views I so often read on here.:(. Disgruntled may be a little harsh but I am pretty certain that their happiness would have increased manifold had there been no assistance.:)
     
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  3. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    Be that as it may, the general point raised by John is a valid one. At some point a commercial decision is taken which has the potential to affect purchasing choices yet only one party to the transaction has the luxury of knowing the full facts.
    As to the overheads, it seems reasonable to estimate 90%+ of RTCs costs come solely from the TOC so ought to create a better negotiating position?
     
    26D_M, 29 jan 2017
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  4. LMarsh1987

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    I'm sitting on the fence in regards to this fence situation.
     
    LMarsh1987, 29 jan 2017
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  5. Dobbs0054

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    Were you perchance working on either of the tours, as you ought to declare your conflict of interest as someone who works for RTC...
     
    Dobbs0054, 29 jan 2017
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  6. Dobbs0054

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    Yes indeed. So to square the circle, those who had already purchased should have had the option to cancel with a simple communication " we have increased the load to accommodate more passengers and the tour will now be diesel assisted."
     
    Dobbs0054, 29 jan 2017
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  7. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    Unarguable.
    Perhaps RTC asks no questions so can “honestly” claim the diesel is an "unexpected eventuality" on the day?
     
    26D_M, 29 jan 2017
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  8. Johnb

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    Haven't I heard this record before, it's getting boring now
     
    Johnb, 29 jan 2017
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  9. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    On that we can all agree .....
     
    26D_M, 29 jan 2017
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  10. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    I don't see why I should declare a conflict of interests as I do not 'work' for RTC as in, receive no remuneration for my troubles, like getting harangued at stations by the odd disgruntled individual.
     
    RalphW, 29 jan 2017
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  11. charterboy

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    Well on 21st they weren't all full as they were able to move passengers to the warmer coaches where there were empty seats
     
    charterboy, 29 jan 2017
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  12. Waterbuck

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    It was even warmer in Wetherspoons !
     
    Waterbuck, 29 jan 2017
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    image.jpg Ravenglass.
     
    Nigel Day, 30 jan 2017
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    Readers will be pleased to know that fences have now been removed from this thread which is more than will happen on Shap.....;)
     
    Big Al, 30 jan 2017
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    Fence posts removed-- good. How about the transparency posts? The photos and discussion of the run can stay!
     
    30567, 30 jan 2017
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  16. The Crimson Pirate

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    There's always this:
     

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    The Crimson Pirate, 30 jan 2017
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  17. John Stewart

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    Charter operators hauling fresh air around? Whatever next!;)
     
    John Stewart, 30 jan 2017
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  18. John Stewart

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    Don't worry Paddy, if the posts are removed the fences will fall down.;)
     
    John Stewart, 30 jan 2017
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  19. Waterbuck

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    It wasnt 'fresh' for long lol
     
    Waterbuck, 30 jan 2017
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  20. Fulwood Flyer

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    Returning to the main theme of this thread, which after all appears to have been a very successful trip and a credit to all involved, here's a shot from the day of 46115 crossing Eskmeals viaduct[​IMG]
     

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    Fulwood Flyer, 31 jan 2017
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