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  1. Sheff replied to the thread Tornado.

    Indeed. But unlike most businesses, the ‘stakeholders’ have no say in how this one is run, who appoints the board members etc. I’m no expert in company law, but in this case, (and in several other cases in our ‘industry’) it seems all too easy...

    Jun 15, 2024 at 8:12 PM
  2. Steve replied to the thread Tornado.

    It's easy to blame the current management but I suspect the route of the problems go back to the initial build back in 2008. The boiler design has always been a weak link and a result of an insistence on doing things one way and I believe not...

    Jun 15, 2024 at 8:08 PM
  3. Spike liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Northern Belle 2024.

    [ATTACH] Plenty of exhaust to be seen in the abysmal weather conditions as No. 34067 'Tangmere' works 1Z58 the 'Northern Belle' through Beckfoot and on to Carlisle with David Blair driving, Craig Todd firing and Harry Harwood Guard [ATTACH]...

    Northern Belle 13 34067 1 NP.jpg Northern Belle 13 34067 2 NP.jpg Jun 15, 2024 at 8:05 PM
  4. osprey replied to the thread Tornado.

    Are you a shareholder of Tornado Steam Traction Ltd ?...if so I suggest you call for an EGM.

    Jun 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM
  5. Sheff replied to the thread Tornado.

    If that is true, then the movement is doomed is it not? Alternatively there are plenty of retired professionals in their later 60s and 70s with plenty of life left in them, not to mention a wealth of experience.

    Jun 15, 2024 at 7:57 PM
  6. Paul42 liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Tornado.

    When that original team was formed you had people who were able to retire at an earlier age on good final salary pensions . you also had something very new and inspiring which people had the passion to make happen roll forward and 60163 has run...

    Jun 15, 2024 at 7:53 PM
  7. Nick C liked 73129's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Latest YouTube video is now available to watch. It’s an interesting video to watch. [MEDIA]

    Jun 15, 2024 at 7:52 PM
  8. sgthompson liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Northern Belle 2024.

    [ATTACH] Plenty of exhaust to be seen in the abysmal weather conditions as No. 34067 'Tangmere' works 1Z58 the 'Northern Belle' through Beckfoot and on to Carlisle with David Blair driving, Craig Todd firing and Harry Harwood Guard [ATTACH]...

    Northern Belle 13 34067 1 NP.jpg Northern Belle 13 34067 2 NP.jpg Jun 15, 2024 at 7:37 PM
  9. 46223 liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Northern Belle 2024.

    [ATTACH] Plenty of exhaust to be seen in the abysmal weather conditions as No. 34067 'Tangmere' works 1Z58 the 'Northern Belle' through Beckfoot and on to Carlisle with David Blair driving, Craig Todd firing and Harry Harwood Guard [ATTACH]...

    Northern Belle 13 34067 1 NP.jpg Northern Belle 13 34067 2 NP.jpg Jun 15, 2024 at 7:37 PM
  10. RLinkinS liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Northern Belle 2024.

    [ATTACH] SR BoB class No. 34067 'Tangmere' working 'The Northern Belle' through Greenholme towards Shap summit and on to Carlisle with Mick Rawling driving, Craig Todd on the shovel and Roly Parker Guard, the same crew rostered for the return...

    Northern Belle 12 34067 1 NP.jpg Northern Belle 12 34067 2 NP.jpg Jun 15, 2024 at 7:36 PM
  11. RLinkinS liked sgthompson's post in the thread Northern Belle 2024.

    [ATTACH]

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  12. Oswald T Wistle liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Northern Belle 2024.

    [ATTACH] Plenty of exhaust to be seen in the abysmal weather conditions as No. 34067 'Tangmere' works 1Z58 the 'Northern Belle' through Beckfoot and on to Carlisle with David Blair driving, Craig Todd firing and Harry Harwood Guard [ATTACH]...

    Northern Belle 13 34067 1 NP.jpg Northern Belle 13 34067 2 NP.jpg Jun 15, 2024 at 7:26 PM
  13. Sheff liked Sir Ralph Wedgwood's post in the thread Tornado.

    Indeed it did! From their own website - words the same as in the original prospectus when David Champion was chairman: From the start, three vital decisions were made. Funding would be a priority; trustees would be professionals in relevant...

    Jun 15, 2024 at 7:26 PM
  14. Sheff replied to the thread Tornado.

    Plenty of retirees who are happy to get involved in such roles, so long as they are taken seriously and treated with respect. I’m in involved with one or two myself, others I have reluctantly had to drop due to a lack of said attitudes from the...

    Jun 15, 2024 at 7:23 PM
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