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35005 Canadian Pacific

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by siquelme, Oct 23, 2013.

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  1. goldfish

    goldfish Nat Pres stalwart

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    Dependent on the relationship between plc and supporting organisations, and who's responsible for running the trains versus supplying refreshments… we should start a thread on that…?

    ;) ;) ;)

    Simon
     
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  2. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    I don't think many railways have franchised out their on train catering yet, restaurants off the train maybe. Perhaps we should start a thread on catering on railways in house vs franchising...
    I'm also more likely to buy something in the shop as well, and I'd hope that goes to the railway!
     
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  3. siquelme

    siquelme Well-Known Member

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    And if you visit the MHR we have some new lovely CanPac mugs available for purchase with funds going to towards the restoration costs ;)
     
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    Neil_Scott Part of the furniture

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    The Strathspey did well over 10 years ago by allowing a local hotel (the Cairngorm) to run the catering side. They invested a huge amount of money into the railway through upgrades to coaches and providing a permanent C&W fitter. Also the food is much better than offered by some 'leading' preserved railways, no floppy sandwiches!
     
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    The Isle of Man Railway's on-train catering is franchised out to the operator of the cafe in Douglas station - seems to be working but it would be interesting to know how much, if anything, the railway makes out of it after the refurbishment costs and wages etc are deducted. Ray.
     
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  6. goldfish

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    It was a cheeky reference to the WSR, hence the winks… I should be less obtuse!

    ;)

    Simon
     
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  7. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Ah sorry, I missed that :) Seeing as the GWSR can manage to franchise out some of its catering without too much of a fuss I didn't notice!
     
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    I had the pleasure of experiencing one of their Sunday lunches last year, was absolutely fantastic!
     
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    What on earth has on train catering got to do with the overhaul of 35005?................................. :rolleyes:
     
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  10. siquelme

    siquelme Well-Known Member

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    Speaking of which, my latest post about volunteering on 35005 has gone live :)

     
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  11. Duty Druid

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    About bleedin time to! ;)

    Nice to see things coming along.............:)
     
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  12. Matt37401

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    If 35005 goes on tour we'll know where to eat! :) would be intresting to see how she copes coming out of Port Erin... :)
     
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    Shame - it was very handsome.
     
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  14. siquelme

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    Who knows if someone pays enough for the livery change in the future it could return :)
     
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  15. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    I vote LMS red :)
     
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  16. siquelme

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    I was expecting you to suggest something GWR themed lol


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  17. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Nah, too similar to BR green for it to be a big difference. Could be chocolate and cream I suppose...
     
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    Tom - completely agree, However I would spend at least the same amount as a ticket on the railway (as well as giving a donation) so I feel like I am getting something (free travel) whilst the host railway is benefiting.
     
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  19. ADB968008

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    Now imagine if a GW loco had been painted Chocolate and Cream instead of GWR green..

    Brown with Cream lining on a castle perhaps :cool:
     
    ADB968008, Nov 21, 2014
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  20. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    This is dying for a Photoshop, but my Photoshop skills are non existent. If I had a cheap OO gauge model however, I'd definitely consider it, just to annoy the purists :D I've seen someone paint an A4 in GW green fully lined out, (as well was intercity!)...
     
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