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North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

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

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  1. 60044

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    Perhaps some good news i in order for a change - the latest update from Grosmont shed is that tubes have been delivered for 34101 "Hartland"; even though there are still quite a lot of roof stays still to fit, perhaps the end of the overhaul is starting to be visible, maybe this is one for 2027? Equally good news is that 3672 "Dame Vera Lyn" is to take the place of the S160 2253 when that emerges shortly, and will be the next big project. I suspect it will be the next oil-fired engine on the NYMR, and I'm sure it's return will be eagerly awaited byall those of us who reme
     
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    And LNERCA even got a mention!
     
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    As mentioned by @unslet, it is to allow access for a crane. This will be needed for the intended propping work and thee is nowhere practical to site it except on the formation between the road and the bridge.
     
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    As NYMR is in UK and not USA, it’s not really acceptable to just stop paying staff.
     
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    This is pure guesswork but is it something to do with the location of the water tower at Pickering? Need 29 to be at the right end of the train to access the water tower if its not running round?
     
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    That's all well and good, but the NYMR can't make money out of leaves. If they don't have any money, how are they going to pay staff?

    Noel
     
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    Perhaps the answer to the first part is in the second; maybe they have decided that no matter what they say, they are going to get bashed - so why say anything?

    Mind, I happen to believe that that's not the best approach - burying one's head in the sand, when one is standing in the middle of the road, is not going to prevent one from getting run over by the HGV one can't then see.

    Noel
     
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    It isn't. But there's a word for what happens when an organisation can't fund payroll - or other debts when they fall due.

    The challenge posed by @60044 is one that is in my mind, though I'm possibly softer in my interpretation - how does an organisation the size of NYMR sustain the pay budget that it is committed to? That then goes back to fundamental questions, debated many times on here, about the railway's strategy and leadership.
     
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    I notice signal NB17 (a position light) has been mounted on a short post to improve sighting.

    Does anyone what the large wooden cabin/chalet in the car park is used for? Is it a ticket office or information point? I've haven't seen it in use.
     
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