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The Dainton Banker liked MellishR's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If those stories are not true, why doesn't the management react to them and tell everybody what is true?
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:53 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked 21B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I would start by ensuring that decisions and plans are explained, and that volunteers feel they are being listened to. Can I also point out that engagement means you have to generate a sense of shared ownership or common purpose if you prefer. IF...
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:53 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I did indeed highlight that as a trend on our railway, and wondered if it there were a similar trend elsewhere. But I don't see the need to advertise for such roles as a weakness or worry; rather, I am happy that the railway is taking a...
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:49 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked ghost's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If the railway advertises for particular volunteer roles and receives no responses then the rest of the railway can at least see that “management” are making an effort. If we take your attitude, a vacancy gets a couple of adverts in-house and...
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:47 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Jark91's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
But it won't. That's a problem that doesn't exist. The volunteers you have are not about to stop because they suddenly learn from a renewed recruitment drive that other departments are short. Be serious.
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:46 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The point is though that those on the ground - whether volunteer or paid - will already know that volunteers are scarce and there may be some key gaps: they just have to look around. So by the course of action you suggest, you aren't running the...
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:44 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
What makes the comment particularly interesting is that the other other railway he volunteers at has made several recruitment posts on social media over the last few years outlining exactly where they are short and who they are looking for....
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:42 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Bikermike's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Is there confidence to undermine? You may find it has already been lost
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:40 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Just on that specific point - it seems an odd point of view. No-one doubts that it is hard to find volunteers, but it doesn't magically get easier if you don't even try! If the railway is struggling to find volunteers, you aren't going to make...
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:39 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked jnc's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
What the current management needs to take on board, in a big way, is that most of the 'carping' that seems to upset them is actually coming from people who deeply care for the railway! If they didn't care about the line, they'd just be quiet,...
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:35 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Ironically, this is another classic example of a post that tells us someone is listening to stories but doesn’t give any insight whatsoever. From my reading this is one of the main issues - a lack of transparency. It’s really not hard to see...
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:35 AM -
3ABescot liked acorb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Not much more to add other than another top notch gala from the SVR. Great selection of locos, the timetable was the perfect balance between interest, reliability and frequency. Trains were very well loaded, but always able to get a seat if...
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:28 AM
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The Dainton Banker liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I see @The Gricing Owl has liked that post about 2999's final run - Bryan - you are letting your "love" of all things Swindon show through ;) I ended up only have one trip on it, and that was a "relieve morning crew" day, so I never prepared it....
Sep 20, 2026 at 2:03 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
It pops up as an idea from time to time, but cost, opportunity cost and other considerations get in the way. The most plausible place for a turntable would be to put it on the up (west) side of Horsted Keynes, at the north end of the sidings...
Sep 20, 2026 at 1:57 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked goldfish's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Perhaps they should really commit and build their own triangle on the Ardingley branch…? ;) Simon
Sep 20, 2026 at 1:55 AM
