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West Somerset Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by gwr4090, Nov 15, 2007.

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  1. Kje7812

    Kje7812 Part of the furniture

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    Agreed, I suspect the change in models and perceived price increase is quite damaging.
     
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    I'm not saying I think it will be changed, I'm just suggesting it is a Government scheme/policy. As we've learned over time no matter what the politicians might say, what they do can be completely different. I just wouldn't want to be reliant on anything coming from them. If you can get it then great, but it should extra rather than required.
     
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    That is one of the issues around the way Gift Aid has to work. I guess I am in your camp Steve in that a 10% voucher (in the NYMR instance) would be of no interest, so it just causes a price increase, where of course I would be happy to gift aid all the lower price and no voucher if the rules allowed.
     
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    I suggest

    1. Its always worth keeping an eye on structure and the WSR's dates back to its formation AND
    2. Its out of line with most other heritage railways, and
    3. It has the potential too increase revenue

    So what is there not to like?
     
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    The Green Howards Nat Pres stalwart

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    Here you go, Noel - from the CH website:

    Screenshot 2026-10-14 at 11-45-36.png

    So actually, 42...
     
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    Not all of them were active.

    Given time, I do wonder if war will break out again at the WSR. I hope not, but from what I have read since he took over, there have been those who have got on with him and those who don't.

    I never knew the guy, but I hope some cool heads will prevail at this moment in time
     
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