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Discussie in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' gestart door 22A, 17 apr 2010.

  1. 22A

    22A Well-Known Member

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    This season some football clubs have occasionally allowed serving members of the armed forces in for just a fiver or given completely free admittance as a gesture of thanks for their efforts & sacrifices. Have any preserved lines tried or even considered such a gesture as (say) one free return trip please?
     
    22A, 17 apr 2010
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  2. Gav106

    Gav106 Well-Known Member

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    i can understand the multi billion pound football clubs doing this, but....... railways are all regestered charities. and although its a nice gesture your not really gaining anything. maybe a bit of publicity and a few cups of tea in the buffet. At the end of the day the members of the armed forces (who do a fantastic job) are being paid and know what there doing when they join.
     
    Gav106, 17 apr 2010
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  3. maureen

    maureen Member

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    Agree wholeheartedly with Gav 106 football clubs are worth millions, preserved railways are not!!!
     
    maureen, 17 apr 2010
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  4. rough-shunter

    rough-shunter Guest

    You will have to check i thing the kwvr May do this im unsure though
     
    rough-shunter, 17 apr 2010
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  5. buzby2

    buzby2 Well-Known Member

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    Last year the Swanage Railway offered a discount of 25% on normal single and return fares during the town's Veterans Weekend - on production of their Armed Forces Veterans Badge. I haven't heard what's happening this year but suspect we might do the same again on 19th & 20th June. Hoping for the same fine weather we've experienced during the past two years' Veterans Weekend.
    The organisers have arranged quite a few events over the weekend including Services (and other Charities) stalls, Military Displays, "Disaster Relief Kitchen" plus Live music & dancing.
    New for this year - Shore Road will be the venue for a 1940s style 'Street Party' (Period dress a must!). The usual March Pasts, accompanied by at least a couple of Military Bands, followed by a parade of World War II vehicles will also take place.
     
    buzby2, 18 apr 2010
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  6. Stewie Griffin

    Stewie Griffin Member

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    I think for a weekend, as Buzby says, could be a good idea, and could also lead to some very useful publicity. Got to look at the bigger picture...

    Anyhow, many railways already offer discounts for a variety of other things, eg BR priv.
     
    Stewie Griffin, 18 apr 2010
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  7. Rumpole

    Rumpole Part of the furniture

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    Rumpole, 9 jun 2010
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  8. TonyMay

    TonyMay Member

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    Your average serving squaddie is probably into his football; might not be into railways in the same way.
     
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  9. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    The Severn Valley are offering a discount on prebooked tickets for midweek tickets throughout june & july (saving £3.50 off the standard fare!) more details on their website but I dont think we have ever done the armed forces thing.
     
    Pete Thornhill, 9 jun 2010
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  10. Gav106

    Gav106 Well-Known Member

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    haha your right there. when i see the news of our soldiers in irak i always see posters of man u and chelsea. Not seen one of Tornado or Flying Scotsman. Thats not to say they dont exist tho
     
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  11. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    Except members of the armys railway division (whatever they call theirselves these days - not sure LOL). Bet there are a few enthusiasts in that!
     
    Pete Thornhill, 9 jun 2010
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  12. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    I think it would be an excellent idea to offer discounts to members of the Armed Forces. I doubt the take up would be huge but it would generate very good publicity IMHO.
     
    Spamcan81, 9 jun 2010
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