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26D_M replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.
Its true on Northern routes but a) the journey to Mallaig is at much slower average speed and b) why on earth would you want to be lost in a podcast when travelling through the scenery of the WHL? An apples an pears comparison, really.
Aug 13, 2026 at 11:21 AM -
lynbarn replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Just looking online, the average tourist footfall for North Devon over the last five years has been around 5 million.
Aug 13, 2026 at 11:14 AM -
jnc liked Petra Wilde's post in the thread Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Yes a good call but decision should have been taken earlier. The IOWSR had become an outlier long after most other railways in the dry south, like the Bluebell, had stopped running steam. Surely a bad piece of PR and likely to annoy neighbours....
Aug 13, 2026 at 11:11 AM -
jnc liked eldomtom2's post in the thread Minimum age for volunteer crews.
Either way, I'm sure the ORR had a lot of influence over the final presentation, though not to discredit what I'm sure was considerable work done by the HRA.
Aug 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM -
lynbarn liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
There may be less residents but there are more tourists on holiday in North Devon. Take Woolacombe as an example, less than 1000 residents but in the summer it has ten times that amount staying in the area on holiday at any one time. That’s...
Aug 13, 2026 at 11:05 AM -
jnc liked 5944's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Post on SVR Diesels Facebook page shows services delayed due to leaves on the line at Hampton Loade. Said leaves are still attached to the tree!
Aug 13, 2026 at 11:05 AM -
lynbarn replied to the thread The late Paul Rileys 15 inch Duchess of Devonshire,.
Ok thank you. So it can be yours for £100,000
Aug 13, 2026 at 10:59 AM -
jnc replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
One has to wonder what's going on behind the curtain which led to that? Could be something minor - or not. Any guesses? Noel
Aug 13, 2026 at 10:58 AM -
lynbarn liked 3855's post in the thread The late Paul Rileys 15 inch Duchess of Devonshire,.
The part built Duchess is currently residing at a business called Denver Light Railway in Bloxwich and is available to buy
Aug 13, 2026 at 10:58 AM -
Dunfanaghy Road liked Breva's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
I see it as a function room, eg bar during galas, or for hire / ceremonies. Our commercial people need to see it when it's finished, and then hopefully that will stimulate ideas. Previously there was a weed covered hole where it now stands, so...
Aug 13, 2026 at 10:56 AM -
Pete Thornhill replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
There may be less residents but there are more tourists on holiday in North Devon. Take Woolacombe as an example, less than 1000 residents but in the summer it has ten times that amount staying in the area on holiday at any one time. That’s...
Aug 13, 2026 at 10:53 AM -
Johnme101 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
It’s ‘Kilmersdon’ No. 1788 from the Mid Hants. Visited to be Percy at our Thomas event.
Aug 13, 2026 at 10:51 AM -
Johnme101 liked macca49's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
My photo of WD 701 at Froghall today on the 13.30 to Ipstones [ATTACH]
Aug 13, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Big Al replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.
A return to Mallaig tomorrow from Fort William is £12.65 with a Railcard. That looks like a good deal at ONE SIXTH of the Jacobite fare. It's the same view but it's not the same train, of course, and that's the point I guess if you have come all...
Aug 13, 2026 at 10:48 AM
