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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    The answer, which you won't want to hear, is to concentrate on the visitor attraction function and do away with the public transport aspiration....
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Mar 5, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Sadly, this video is better at asking questions than providing answers. Swanage Railway is not unique in this by any means.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Mar 5, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    I do hope the camera actually does lie and the carriages are less grubby than they look. .
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Feb 17, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Sadly IMHO "heritage" railways do tend to use equipment that is both boring and uneconomic..-:Resistanceisfutile:
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    As is not to be wondered at there is no consistent pattern. Osborne House remains the largest attraction with the IOWSR having overtaken...
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Feb 6, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    It's the third record breaking year since Covid lockdown for the IOWSR. There are others who have fared decently as well.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Feb 6, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    Have to confess I don't really see the point in Haylock just as with hordes of Bulleids in other places ..
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Jan 30, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    1980 surely.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Jan 21, 2024 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    The big three. Over-extension, Big chufferitis and now Covid-19.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Dec 28, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    If there is a refreshment facility at a convenient station there is no need for a buffet car.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Dec 28, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    25m.p.h. maximum speed. Not exactly hard work .
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Dec 26, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    It is financial realism or bust dear gricers.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Dec 26, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Ho Ho Ho
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Dec 25, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    A bit large at most times IMHO.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Dec 25, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    Not infamous at all. Remember that G Fiennes called him "the great and good Doctor".
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Nov 22, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Even if I knew what the rates paid were there is no way they could be published here! Catering staff are paid. There is one pub at Havenstreet and...
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Nov 8, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    As the song puts it"It ain't necessarily so".
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Nov 8, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Chapelon and related Matters

    Nowhere was your name mentioned. Xenophobia isn't exactly racism but it is on the way.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Nov 3, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Experienced yes albeit some while ago on the narrow gauge and road steam.
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Oct 31, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Not my sentiments. However it is vital for the survival of steam railways to keep emission of smoke to a minimum in a pollution conscious age. If...
    Post by: Paulthehitch, Oct 30, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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