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Victor liked osprey's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024.
I think it would be a folly to not renew the contract with Riley. They have intimate knowledge of this loco as with their own Black 5's and have handled it's main line operation with dignity and respect.....
May 22, 2024 at 10:58 AM -
ruddingtonrsh56 replied to the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Thank you, as ever, for your detailed and regular updates Jonny I appreciate you may not be in a position to answer this, but what is the situation with 828 - how long are you expecting her to stay at TWW beyond the end of the year?
May 22, 2024 at 10:57 AM -
free2grice liked Johnb's post in the thread Jacobite 2024.
I think that’s a gross underestimation of the logistics of operating the Jacobite. The full service needs 14 coaches plus a couple of spares, Ian Riley’s engines come with one part time driver (Ian Riley) and it needs three steam and at least two...
May 22, 2024 at 10:48 AM -
Big Al replied to the thread Jacobite 2024.
All true and to that you must add the additional on-train staff, who are probably local and need 'training' to meet the demands of handling a multinational group of people unfamiliar with UK train regulations. Whether WCRC has proved itself a...
May 22, 2024 at 10:37 AM -
DcB replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Sorry if I missed it elsewhere, who brought them?. Hopefully the funds raised will help the appeal fund.
May 22, 2024 at 10:36 AM -
flyingcow liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Whoa, hang on. Maunsell Man, rather than contacting the KESR to voice his opinions, decided to air it here instead. If he had contacted the railway, that might have been constructive. Here, it was little more than venting. He is entitled to his...
May 22, 2024 at 10:23 AM -
Paul42 liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Very well said I too avoid cerain special events, but I fully realise that the pure enthusiast experience has to take its turn with those other events if the heritage lines are to have a chance of staying broadly as they are. Which made last...
May 22, 2024 at 9:54 AM -
TheModster liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Just an update on various things engine wise, which I think is what a lot of people are interested in. Steam Locomotives Bulleid Pacific 34072 '257 Squadron' The Original BoB is heading off to Swanage next week, lorry coming on...
May 22, 2024 at 9:53 AM -
The Gricing Owl liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Just an update on various things engine wise, which I think is what a lot of people are interested in. Steam Locomotives Bulleid Pacific 34072 '257 Squadron' The Original BoB is heading off to Swanage next week, lorry coming on...
May 22, 2024 at 9:52 AM
