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  1. acorb liked GWR4707's post in the thread Fire Risk.

    Don't for a second think I am advocating such a reactive vs preventative approach, just giving an insight into several years advising a body who owned hundreds of such structures.... Plus also been involved in provisionally costing out such...

    Jul 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM

  2. 35B replied to the thread Fire Risk.

    The work on the Tyne Bridge is ongoing. The scaffolding did not touch the stone pillars, which were as far as I could see on a random July evening entirely comparable to the elements of Network Rail infrastructure

    Jul 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM

  3. Diamond Gaz liked 26D_M's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    My understanding from earlier posts in this thread is that where 34101 is concerned there is nothing to prevent the owners from taking it away as soon as it is finished which has effectively brought work to a halt until some assurance is found....

    Jul 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM

  4. garth manor replied to the thread Fire Risk.

    There was extensive work on the High Level in 2024, preventing water ingress was a key objective, as well as ensuring the longevity of the iron work. The Tyne Bridge has a very expensive programme linked to its upcoming centenary.

    Jul 15, 2026 at 4:19 PM

  5. jnc liked DerekTrotter's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I had no idea 44806 had been sold to Peter Best but still kept at the railway. I wonder what the benefactor who bought it for NYMR a number of years ago thought of that?? A bit like selling on a very generous valuable Christmas present you've...

    Jul 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM

  6. GWR4707 replied to the thread Fire Risk.

    Don't for a second think I am advocating such a reactive vs preventative approach, just giving an insight into several years advising a body who owned hundreds of such structures.... Plus also been involved in provisionally costing out such...

    Jul 15, 2026 at 4:09 PM

  7. DerekTrotter replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I had no idea 44806 had been sold to Peter Best but still kept at the railway. I wonder what the benefactor who bought it for NYMR a number of years ago thought of that?? A bit like selling on a very generous valuable Christmas present you've...

    Jul 15, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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