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  1. JBTEvans liked Fireline's post in the thread Dartmouth Steam Railway General Discusssion.

    No.

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:36 PM
  2. acorb replied to the thread Strathspey Railway.

    You could always ask nicely on here, you will very likely get a reply, I certainly did.

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:36 PM
  3. silversteellady liked Fireline's post in the thread Dartmouth Steam Railway General Discusssion.

    No.

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:34 PM
  4. silversteellady liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread Minimum age for volunteer crews.

    Went back looking for this thread, didn't realise it was quite so long ago! Anyway, the HRA's long awaited guidance note following their successful campaign to change the law regarding young people volunteering on heritage railways last year was...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM
  5. Kje7812 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    They have been using both.

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:31 PM
  6. Vulcan Works liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    Not quite. The trial will prove the sustainability really. If it’s a success that makes the right ammount of money then it can be looked at from a more paid staff type operation which of course is a game changer. I think it will be well patronised

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:28 PM
  7. Vulcan Works liked Sidmouth's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.

    I think some credit ought to be given that the way this has been set up and the due diligence done means it is financially worthwhile for the railway . Gus and all involved will have taken a very measured approach to this trial and the potential...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:28 PM
  8. silversteellady liked Vulcan Works's post in the thread Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

    Good call

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:24 PM
  9. silversteellady liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

    From Facebook: Service Update We are acutely aware that the Fire Service is currently committed to a significant fire in the West Wight requiring all their resources within the Island and significant mainland resources deployed to the Island with...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:24 PM
  10. silversteellady liked Kingscross's post in the thread Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos.

    6695 is still on site but stopped for firebox repairs. It was expected 6695 would replace the Ferrum until the Avonside was ready, but that plan was foiled by the 6695 firebox issues. It is planned to send the Ferrum away for overhaul and it will...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM
  11. jnc replied to the thread Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos.

    Good one! (I checked, and it seems to be new; I propose to remember it, and use it; hope that's OK.) Noel

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:16 PM
  12. Dumb buffer replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I thought the S160 was running on rape seed oil not diesel?

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:16 PM
  13. jnc replied to the thread Minimum age for volunteer crews.

    There will undoubtedly be another incident in the future, one which isn't covered by those rules. At which point, the rules will be extended yet again. Repeat. Noel

    Jul 23, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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