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The Dainton Banker liked RailWest's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I agree wholeheartedly. IMHO it is a case not just of what the Trust tells us, but also how it tells us and the extent to which it is more of a 2-way discussion that a 1-way 'this is the plan, that's it' approach. I realise that the 'new' Board...
May 20, 2024 at 12:24 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
The challenge is taking matters from the individual parcels of land to actually building a railway. That will require difficult choices, about which supporters' opinions will vary significantly. Any options, whether following @lynbarn in...
May 20, 2024 at 12:23 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked RailWest's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
...and, to be fair, the site of Parracombe station. Not that it's much use yet without a railway, but.....
May 20, 2024 at 12:21 AM -
Stinch liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Brother Bryan made it to the Mid Hants! And had an enjoyable time focussing totally on 34070 in that wonderful weathered condition. My visit was purely because of the posts made here yesterday afternoon by those involved/in-the know about the...
May 20, 2024 at 12:11 AM
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Stinch liked green five's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
I visited today with my Dad and sister to go to the Watercress Festival in Alresford for the first time. Blimey! I didn't realise how many people actually attend this event. The top and tail Class 20 shuttles between Ropley and Alresford were...
May 20, 2024 at 12:11 AM
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pingadam liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
The challenge is taking matters from the individual parcels of land to actually building a railway. That will require difficult choices, about which supporters' opinions will vary significantly. Any options, whether following @lynbarn in...
May 20, 2024 at 12:09 AM -
alastair liked acorb's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
I think it should be noted that Welsh Pony has done far more work than anyone could ever have predicted when it was restored. Woodland Wanderers (& to extent the Quarryman) have provided regular work for smaller locos that previously only...
May 20, 2024 at 12:06 AM -
Old Kent Biker liked ikcdab's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
The running line is about 1400m long, a fraction under 0.9 miles. Including loops and sidings, the total amount of track is just over a mile.
May 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM -
alastair replied to the thread Lakelander Tours 2024.
One problem with that is that is the shunting at Kingswear would be complicated without a diesel on the back, and it all has to be fitted in between the regular P&D service trains which can be tricky. There is also the question of the short but...
May 19, 2024 at 11:57 PM -
Fred Kerr liked torgormaig's post in the thread Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.
You did better than I did on my visit last Friday morning (17/5/24) with the drizzle was just setting in, as seen here[ATTACH] When I first saw this engine in preservation store at Carnforth in August '68 it was the intention back then that it...
May 19, 2024 at 11:49 PM
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alastair liked Big Al's post in the thread Lakelander Tours 2024.
Fair comment. It's certainly true to say that assessing how hard the loco is being worked isn't judged by the noise from the chimney. What is happening now is that the standard Saphos train formation is as on the Lakelander so who can blame the...
May 19, 2024 at 11:48 PM
