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Jon Lever liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I did indeed highlight that as a trend on our railway, and wondered if it there were a similar trend elsewhere. But I don't see the need to advertise for such roles as a weakness or worry; rather, I am happy that the railway is taking a...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:38 PM -
Jon Lever liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The point is though that those on the ground - whether volunteer or paid - will already know that volunteers are scarce and there may be some key gaps: they just have to look around. So by the course of action you suggest, you aren't running the...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:36 PM -
green five liked Andy2857's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
I've crossed paths with it several times today and it's only now that I'm sat opposite it at Bewdley that I've noticed the roundel says SVR rather than GWR. Very nicely done and IMO a nice touch to add a little interest until the final paint job...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:36 PM -
green five liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Because it hasn’t been painted. It’s a mix of undercoat and patch green to get it through running in and testing. The paint shop has a full diary until January.
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM -
Jon Lever liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
What makes the comment particularly interesting is that the other other railway he volunteers at has made several recruitment posts on social media over the last few years outlining exactly where they are short and who they are looking for....
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM -
green five liked banburysaint's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Svr shirt button below. A bit of fun pending the full painting. [ATTACH] Sent from my LGN-NX1 using Tapatalk
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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green five liked Paul42's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Lovely noisy run with loads of sparks behind 2999 back to East Grinstead . The first Bluebell Beer festival was in 2020 and I have been to them all. Another very enjoyable event.Rhanks to all those involved.
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:34 PM -
green five liked Phil K's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Yes, we managed a run behind 2999 on the 1800 from SP. Kudos to the bluebell team for solving the issue and getting her back out for a spirited run. Love the late evening running available at the beer festival - which was our first one and...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:33 PM -
Jon Lever liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Just on that specific point - it seems an odd point of view. No-one doubts that it is hard to find volunteers, but it doesn't magically get easier if you don't even try! If the railway is struggling to find volunteers, you aren't going to make...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:33 PM -
Jon Lever liked jnc's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
What the current management needs to take on board, in a big way, is that most of the 'carping' that seems to upset them is actually coming from people who deeply care for the railway! If they didn't care about the line, they'd just be quiet,...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:32 PM -
green five liked Paul42's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
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Sep 19, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Jon Lever liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I see @The Gricing Owl has liked that post about 2999's final run - Bryan - you are letting your "love" of all things Swindon show through ;) I ended up only have one trip on it, and that was a "relieve morning crew" day, so I never prepared it....
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM -
green five liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I see @The Gricing Owl has liked that post about 2999's final run - Bryan - you are letting your "love" of all things Swindon show through ;) I ended up only have one trip on it, and that was a "relieve morning crew" day, so I never prepared it....
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM -
Jon Lever liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
The team did it - nor as they liked to remind us all was there ever doubt they would! Track is now laid all the way from RVR Bridge No 24 to Salehurst bridleway crossing. That track laying started in June and now, with what were two...
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:28 PM -
John Petley liked acorb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
And having now sampled it for haulage for the first time, it goes as good as it looks!
Sep 19, 2026 at 7:27 PM
