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geoff_in_chester attached a file to the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
6024 departs Chester with the morning test run back to Crewe. [ATTACH]
Oct 2, 2026 at 9:13 PM -
Bluenosejohn liked Rander's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
Rileys reporting 34007's boiler has been brought outside for hydraulic and steam tests. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1747961054003835&set=a.375127114620576
Oct 2, 2026 at 9:09 PM -
smasher liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
On another website, the question was asked about how much does a Windcutter wagon cost to overhaul. So I put together a rough costing by saying a new floor uses about £700 for new steel sheet. But there is also about 40 cutting discs and 80...
Oct 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
bluetrain liked echap's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think that last comment is right out of order. Also, it is better to have an alternative point of view sometimes.
Oct 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM -
Sawdust replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
John Philip is a volunteer signaller, who as I understand it has a varied and useful background. Sawdust.
Oct 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM -
Sawdust liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I believe there is a new Trust Chair in the shape of John Philip. I can’t remember where I’ve seen it, though. Hopefully, the new broom will sweep clean.
Oct 2, 2026 at 8:38 PM -
Sawdust liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I may disagree with @Lineisclear in a lot of what he says but I’ll defend his right to say it. He is seemingly the only person pro the current performance of the Senior Management Team that wants to post on here or anywhere else. If only they...
Oct 2, 2026 at 8:36 PM -
Sawdust liked Wonkyturntables's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I’m sorry John but if what was told at the weekend is true then a number of senior staff made serious allegations against the CEO, immediate action was taken and you and another rallied behind her and saved her when her opposition was totally...
Oct 2, 2026 at 8:36 PM -
Sawdust liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I've today been reminded of two heritage railways where volunteers merely threatened to strike and it had the desired effect so there may well be mileage in it. I've also had a long conversation with a volunteer who says that there is an...
Oct 2, 2026 at 8:33 PM -
bigbaldbruce liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I may disagree with @Lineisclear in a lot of what he says but I’ll defend his right to say it. He is seemingly the only person pro the current performance of the Senior Management Team that wants to post on here or anywhere else. If only they...
Oct 2, 2026 at 8:09 PM -
bigbaldbruce liked echap's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think that last comment is right out of order. Also, it is better to have an alternative point of view sometimes.
Oct 2, 2026 at 8:08 PM -
5944 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I may disagree with @Lineisclear in a lot of what he says but I’ll defend his right to say it. He is seemingly the only person pro the current performance of the Senior Management Team that wants to post on here or anywhere else. If only they...
Oct 2, 2026 at 7:59 PM -
green five replied to the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Autumn Steam Gala | 2nd-4th October 2026.
Yes, I heard this as well. Ropley MPD staff and volunteers were working on 41313 when we arrived back at Ropley with 41312. The Ropley station staff were not sure if she will be out tomorrow.
Oct 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
