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Alex Productions replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
4247 is rostered to run both Thursday and Friday in addition to the 150 unit.
Oct 7, 2026 at 6:13 AM -
evilswans replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Is anyone able to confirm what is running on Thursday at the mid hants? Had a look on the website but no information relating to this week Thank you in advance Matt :)
Oct 7, 2026 at 12:20 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Jark91's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Everything just needs to be trialled. Trial the "vintage train" throughout the month of May, for example. Trial the real ale weekend with local breweries. Trial a natural wine tasting train in the teaks with a hop-off at each station for the...
Oct 6, 2026 at 11:35 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked Sawdust's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
An acknowledgement that trust is shot to pieces and needs to be rebuilt and a little patience is needed. Sawdust.
Oct 6, 2026 at 11:29 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The willingness to engage, and the content of the engagement, are two different issues. I can respect one, and argue fiercely with the other. As for the role of the SMT, I fear you're right about the lack of understanding of prospective...
Oct 6, 2026 at 11:28 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
In making this a reply about price, you have completely missed the point of @burmister comment which as I read it is about value. He wrote which looks like it is about price, and you have answered accordingly - in effect "we are a long line...
Oct 6, 2026 at 11:24 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked Lineisclear's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I don't believe we disagree. I've certainly done things as a volunteer that I would have preferred to avoid but I still enjoyed the satisfaction of knowing ( or at least believing) that I was helping. The "enjoying their hobby" description was...
Oct 6, 2026 at 11:20 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked pmh_74's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Sorry to wind this back a few pages; catching up. With respect, I think you're over-simplifying what is meant by 'volunteers enjoying their hobby'. I've never been a NYMR volunteer but based on my experience elsewhere, I have enjoyed being out...
Oct 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM -
35B liked Jark91's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Everything just needs to be trialled. Trial the "vintage train" throughout the month of May, for example. Trial the real ale weekend with local breweries. Trial a natural wine tasting train in the teaks with a hop-off at each station for the...
Oct 6, 2026 at 11:05 PM -
40044 attached a file to the thread Ivatt Diesel Re-creation Society.
The first Air Compressor has been stripped down to take a look inside. It is looking seized unfortunately but has been left with oil soaking in the top. [ATTACH]
Oct 6, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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Crawley Ben liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread WCME & CME 2026.
[ATTACH] No shortage of firewood as SR BoB class No. 34067 'Tangmere' works 1Z86 'The Cumbrian Mountain Express' away from Helwith Bridge towards Horton and on to Carlisle with Mick Rawling driving, Matt Southwell on the shovel and Matt Miller...
Oct 6, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Crawley Ben liked black5's post in the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.
[MEDIA] Footplate rides, Fish & Chip Special and Night Goods all sold out. Limited amount of tickets remain for the daytime Bury to Ramsbottom Goods Trains and Cream Tea Specials. Friday morning we'll have our traditional early morning run pasts...
Oct 6, 2026 at 10:19 PM -
Crawley Ben liked black5's post in the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.
[ATTACH] Autumn Steam Gala 2026 - Ride The Goods, By Night! [IMG][IMG][IMG] On Saturday 17th October we are very excited to be running our period 1960’s Goods train late into the evening, watch the sunset over the Irwell Valley, before seeing...
Oct 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM
