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Gareth liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
It had been noticeable that since we started operating more GWR engines a few years ago there has been an upturn in “enthusiast” type visitors be they volunteers on other railways or more generally. However this still accounts for only a small...
Nov 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM -
Gareth liked Chris M Jones's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Sadly I have to agree - I was an almost daily volunteer between 1987 and 2002 (when I had to stop volunteering due to family medical problems) and I'd estimate that the enthusiasts were, at best, about 5% of the total passengers. And I doubt...
Nov 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM -
Gareth liked thb17's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
I think you have to consider where the Gwili is. It is out on a limb in west wales and there are not a huge amount of enthusiasts queuing up to ride. From an enthusiasts perspective the railway is in a much better place now. They have a prairie,...
Nov 5, 2026 at 11:46 PM -
Gareth liked Fireline's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Problem is, coach party income isn't just welcome, it's guaranteed. Show me a railway at the minute that can afford to turn down guaranteed money just in case someone might decide to turn up for a ride. For many, finances are on a knife-edge...
Nov 5, 2026 at 11:43 PM -
Gareth liked William Fletcher's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Thank you, glad it's been thought through and isn't just a "we want to go further" project
Nov 5, 2026 at 11:43 PM -
Gareth liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
quote a few aspects, as follows - many of our passengers have said they would like a longer ride ; - for coach companies which is an increasing line of business for us there is the prospect of a “drop off, pick up” one way trip, - The GR as...
Nov 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked thb17's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
I think you have to consider where the Gwili is. It is out on a limb in west wales and there are not a huge amount of enthusiasts queuing up to ride. From an enthusiasts perspective the railway is in a much better place now. They have a prairie,...
Nov 5, 2026 at 11:34 PM -
Jark91 liked Steam Valley Productions's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Footage from Jon Bowers Photo Charter with Beachy Head on Monday & Tuesday. Fantastic 2 days and thank you to everyone involved [MEDIA] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nov 5, 2026 at 11:28 PM
