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Swanage Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Rumpole, Oct 10, 2012.

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  1. Daddsie71b

    Daddsie71b Member Friend

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    TBH I was talking generally, across opps we could do with more volunteers. Who would not want to volunteer (unless you lived in Strathspey) at our beautiful railway in Dorset?
     
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    I wasn't saying we don't need more volunteers. Im simply saying that there are currently only just enough steam turns to go round.
     
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    Is there a chance, assuming normal July not so high temperatures, the yellow timetable could run some 2 steam trains services again, or are other restrictions, like coal price?, a factor?
     
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    Water quality is currently a big issue as it's becoming very variable.
     
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    Good to see 31806 in action today!! It's now cooler for the crews but very warm temperatures predicted again at the end of next week. <BJ>
     
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    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Yes I was somewhat surprised to see it leave this morning. If the last two days were diesel due to fire risk, is the U a "safer" loco?, the wind is way stronger today. The U only returned yesterday or Thursday, do not know which, but I did see it on the shed yesterday afternoon.
     
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