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  1. The Dainton Banker liked dan.lank's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    I hear your point - working in a volunteer based organisation myself. But I’m also speaking as a passenger who nearly went somewhere else because of the lack of information, and aware there have been other people that have said similar things....

    Jun 12, 2024 at 12:44 AM
  2. Pete Thornhill replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    They do it to get bums on seats. Basically the dining options do well and sell out to the point that they want to expand the capacity further to meet the demand. Of the standard class options, the Birmingham- Stratford trip sell well, probably...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 12:39 AM
  3. The Dainton Banker liked steam_mad's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.

    Wow! What a stunning looking loco. Pictury by Robin Taylor, posted on 46464 Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/yEX14Sjjdm3yKr5m/?mibextid=K35XfP)

    IMG_4353.jpeg Jun 12, 2024 at 12:33 AM
  4. The Dainton Banker liked RailWest's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Equally, that they can persuade the 'old' Trustees of the need to change.

    Jun 12, 2024 at 12:28 AM
  5. RedDragonofLondon liked ghost's post in the thread East Lancs Railway.

    I said it when the issue was made public, and I stand by it - I would not visit the ELR while it is under the current management. That does not mean I do not support railway preservation, nor is it a disrespect to the founders of the ELR.

    Jun 12, 2024 at 12:21 AM
  6. Groks212 replied to the thread 21st Century Steam Ltd Tours 2023 (Tornado Rail Tours).

    Sadly my confidence in the first one not being postponed/rescheduled drops every day as there are only 17 days to go. Tornado has yet to be in steam never mind turn a wheel in running in. Its then got to be put on a low loader again to get to a...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 12:17 AM
  7. smasher liked Duty Druid's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Ey Up, I'm back again, after having had me self a weekend away in Nora Batty country! :):) And so another Saturday dawned atop the hill, and four liked minded souls gathered to continue the battle with the troublesome trucks........ namely steel...

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  8. GW 5972 liked steam_mad's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.

    Wow! What a stunning looking loco. Pictury by Robin Taylor, posted on 46464 Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/yEX14Sjjdm3yKr5m/?mibextid=K35XfP)

    IMG_4353.jpeg Jun 12, 2024 at 12:01 AM
  9. 778 replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2024.

    I am not sure how they can charge that without making a big loss when nearly all of the heritage railways are putting thier prices up, and costs are increasing (price of coal etc). When I used to do it I to joined on the afternoon departure from...

    Jun 11, 2024 at 11:54 PM
  10. steamingyorkshire replied to the thread Jacobite 2024.

    Some good news… the PM service is set to return from the 17th June . News item: https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/news/the-jacobite-back-in-service

    Jun 11, 2024 at 11:30 PM
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