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Llangollen Railway

Rasprava u 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' pokrenuta od 14xx Lover, 4. Siječanj 2010..

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  1. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    That’s not a bad idea, a members meet. Nat Pres has certainly supported LR before with the SSS galas.

    A nice social event for our members which contributes to the railways funds sounds a win win situation, and is possible.

    I suppose it depends on interest really.
     
    Pete Thornhill, 4. Srpanj 2021.
    #2001
    MattA, Crawley Ben, CH 19 i 2 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  2. Mike S

    Mike S New Member

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    10 people buying a ticket, refreshments etc is better than no people....
     
    Mike S, 4. Srpanj 2021.
    #2002
    Pete Thornhill se sviđa ovo.
  3. Ploughman

    Ploughman Part of the furniture

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    As long as the costs incurred do not exceed the income.
     
    Ploughman, 4. Srpanj 2021.
    #2003
  4. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    To be fair, I was thinking more that we all just agreed a particular day and paid our fares…
     
    Pete Thornhill, 4. Srpanj 2021.
    #2004
    MattA, Crawley Ben, Steve i 4 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  5. Kje7812

    Kje7812 Part of the furniture

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    Does anyone how much the tickets are going to be? I've looked but couldn't find any information.
     
    Kje7812, 5. Srpanj 2021.
    #2005
  6. Woof Mk2

    Woof Mk2 Member

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    Am sure that Llangollen would welcome anyone who wants to get their hands dirty in helping them to open fully....
    To start the ball rolling I am going to get my hands dirty..
     
    Woof Mk2, 6. Srpanj 2021.
    #2006
    RA & FC se sviđa ovo.
  7. DcB

    DcB Well-Known Member

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    An update suggests reopening is still conditional and looks like it will be just convential tickets to start?
    https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/no...n-railway-train-services-restart-20969352.amp
    The ex railway PLC website looks like it may need some security attention and updating before the trust can sell online tickets again?.
     
    Last edited: 6. Srpanj 2021.
    DcB, 6. Srpanj 2021.
    #2007
  8. RA & FC

    RA & FC Well-Known Member

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    I can’t say for sure, but I’d heard it’s around a fiver. Turn up and pay cash on the day. From what I gather the card readers and ticket printing machines were owned / rented by the PLC so there’s probably still a little work to do around that side of things!

    There is a lot of work going on at Llangollen and Berwyn this week making the stations look presentable for passengers.
     
    RA & FC, 6. Srpanj 2021.
    #2008
    Kje7812 and Sheff like this.
  9. marshall5

    marshall5 Part of the furniture

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    We've been under pressure for some time to start accepting card payments but, until now, have resisted due to the costs of using a traditional card reader (our tickets are only 1.50 a ride anyway). However from Sunday we have used a "Sum-Up" card reader which has proved very successful. It is 'early days' but customers seem more willing to by multiple trip tickets when using a card compared to using cash. The cost of the unit was 119 pounds complete with SIM card and IIRC the only charge is 1.6% of the transaction with no other upfront costs - all you need is a mains socket and a mobile phone or wi-fi signal. For a few pounds more you can get a model which prints a receipt - this receipt could be used as a ticket.
    Just a suggestion as ours paid for itself on the first day of use.
    Ray.
     
    marshall5, 6. Srpanj 2021.
    #2009
    MattA, The Dainton Banker, jnc i 4 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  10. Sheff

    Sheff Resident of Nat Pres

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    I assume it is contactless capable too for cards and Apple Pay etc. ? Not used cash or card since COVID arrived.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    Sheff, 6. Srpanj 2021.
    #2010
  11. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    You can get even cheaper card readers. For example, square do one which is £22.00 they charge 1.75% though and that is a basic reader which works on a smart phone.

    Even the one you have bought isn’t a huge cost compared to traditional PDQ terminals.

    It’s certainly much easier to take card payment these days than it used to be.
     
    Pete Thornhill, 6. Srpanj 2021.
    #2011
  12. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    They will be, even the most basic offer contactless these days.
     
    Pete Thornhill, 6. Srpanj 2021.
    #2012
  13. Kje7812

    Kje7812 Part of the furniture

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    Cheers, I might see if my dad is interested in trip over on friday.
     
    Kje7812, 6. Srpanj 2021.
    #2013
  14. RA & FC

    RA & FC Well-Known Member

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    It’s been a long wait but trains restart today. Hourly DMU service to Berwyn between 11.00 and 16.00. There will also be a 19.00 and 20.00 service this evening to coincide with the opening of the Llangollen international music eisteddfod. The cafe at Berwyn will be open for refreshments.
     
    RA & FC, 9. Srpanj 2021.
    #2014
    Sheff, big.stu, YorkyLad i 18 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  15. Flying Phil

    Flying Phil Part of the furniture

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    Excellent news that trains are running again from today.....Lots of hard work by all involved I'm sure! Hope it goes well.
     
    Flying Phil, 9. Srpanj 2021.
    #2015
    30854, MattA, Johnme101 i 3 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  16. Rumpole

    Rumpole Part of the furniture

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    Great news, good luck to everyone. Here's to a brighter future.
     
    Rumpole, 9. Srpanj 2021.
    #2016
    The Dainton Banker, jnc i 30854 se sviđa ovo.
  17. std tank

    std tank Part of the furniture

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    Good Luck.
     
    std tank, 9. Srpanj 2021.
    #2017
    30854 se sviđa ovo.
  18. Thompson1706

    Thompson1706 Part of the furniture

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    Here is first passenger train
    crossing the Dee Bridge at 11.05 this morning.

    Bob 20210709_110438.jpg
     
    Thompson1706, 9. Srpanj 2021.
    #2018
    The Green Howards, Crawley Ben, brmp201 i 19 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  19. goldfish

    goldfish Nat Pres stalwart

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    Oh god, @Paulthehitch is going to be all over the 'linear scrapyard' element of those containers and you've only just started running again… ;)

    (Congrats, really good to see trains running again after such a tough time)

    Simon
     
    goldfish, 9. Srpanj 2021.
    #2019
    Martin Perry, oldmrheath i 35B se sviđa ovo.
  20. Thompson1706

    Thompson1706 Part of the furniture

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    They are for storage in the carriage works. If anybody wants to come and paint them feel free !

    Bob.
     
    Thompson1706, 9. Srpanj 2021.
    #2020
    Vulcan Works, MattA, 759e i 2 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
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