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  1. silversteellady liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I think the bit I have put in bold is absolutely correct. Many of the people in the senior trustee / director positions started as volunteers and then became directors - rather than the other way round. So I think that instills a passion for the...

    Apr 11, 2026 at 12:56 AM
  2. silversteellady liked Obstruction Danger's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The Grosmont gossip is that the £450 project manager has walked off the job and said that the job is not possible, not sure if that means he can’t work in that kind of place or if he means the physical job can’t be done but I’m very worried for...

    Apr 11, 2026 at 12:54 AM
  3. 60044 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I think the bit I have put in bold is absolutely correct. Many of the people in the senior trustee / director positions started as volunteers and then became directors - rather than the other way round. So I think that instills a passion for the...

    Apr 11, 2026 at 12:18 AM
  4. 60044 liked torgormaig's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I come back to this thread with an increasingly heavy heart having just enjoyed reading (something you can't say about the totally uninspiring Moorsline these days) the excellent monthly Bluebell Times, produced and edited by our very own Tom...

    Apr 11, 2026 at 12:17 AM
  5. Bluenosejohn liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Mid Suffolk Light Railway.

    Very enjoyable visit to the Middy on Easter Monday to say farewell to Illingworth/Mitchell and hello to May. Pleased to see the place so busy. Some photos from the day. [img]2026-04-06 MITCHELL HC 0-6-0ST 1208/1916 MID SUFFOLK 11 by KING COBRA...

    Apr 11, 2026 at 12:16 AM
  6. Andy Williams liked torgormaig's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I come back to this thread with an increasingly heavy heart having just enjoyed reading (something you can't say about the totally uninspiring Moorsline these days) the excellent monthly Bluebell Times, produced and edited by our very own Tom...

    Apr 11, 2026 at 12:13 AM
  7. Bluenosejohn liked Johann Marsbar's post in the thread Mountsorrel Heritage Centre.

    Saturday 25th April is the official "opening" of the restored Stephenson Lift Bridge with lots going on in addition, including steam on both standard and narrow gauge lines......... [ATTACH] ....and the GCR Spring Diesel Gala is on that...

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  8. Bluenosejohn liked James Hewett's post in the thread Southwold Railway.

    some pics of the event j[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  9. Andy Williams replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The NYMR recently advertised for a project manager to oversee the bridge works for a duration of 3 to 6 months at a daily rate of £400 to £450 pounds. That is probably where this figure originated.

    Apr 11, 2026 at 12:09 AM
  10. Bluenosejohn liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    [ATTACH] This was posted the other day on Facebook. Nothing changes - S160 being worked on, 80135 in bits, West Country boiler being overhauled, and piles of crap everywhere.

    Screenshot_20260409_123708_Facebook.jpg Apr 11, 2026 at 12:05 AM
  11. Bluenosejohn liked 5944's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/19YxXfynFH/ Broom Lane Bridge News! The new bridge is in and has been handed over to us to put the track back next week. Trains this weekend are only operating between Tunbridge Wells West and the bridge calling...

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  12. Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    A bit more has been removed! [ATTACH]

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