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The Dainton Banker liked daveannjon's post in the thread Caroline of 1861 on the Mainline in Norway.
[MEDIA] Marvelous effort and a fine rake of old coaches, although I couldn't spot the CDL! Need to get that Bloomer finished...
May 4, 2024 at 1:53 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Setting aside the precise numbers, what was interesting was the dynamic in Lynton Town Hall that day. There were a number of people there who attended because they were confused about what they were receiving. All of them commented afterwards...
May 4, 2024 at 1:19 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked ikcdab's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
. To be pedantic, a majority of members voted FOR the new articles. 51% is a majority. The vote failed because it needed a 75% majority to be adopted. This is important because it shows that even with such a dreadful power grab, the trustees...
May 4, 2024 at 1:16 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Michael B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I think they have a common objective, but the impression given (and I am a member of both) is that those running the Trust regard the railway as theirs. That has lead to actions to make sure they control things, and there have been examples...
May 4, 2024 at 1:15 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked 21B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
@flying scotsman123 I agree with much of what you say. There are two impediments to progress. The lack of a joined up strategy, and the failure to find a way to collaborate effectively across the many organisations which sadly appears to be about...
May 4, 2024 at 1:12 AM -
The Dainton Banker liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
As ever I am grateful for a more detailed and reasoned reply, whatever happens, we are in for an even greater Great Central! I'm sure many people are spending many many hours looking at alternatives and implications. Many more people are making...
May 3, 2024 at 12:28 PM -
The Dainton Banker liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
As Hando says, there will be a short double track embankment (80m ish) from the canal bridge. This will go down to a single track over a short steel bridge over the Severn Trent Combined Sewer Outlet. This has to allow vehicle access beneath....
May 3, 2024 at 12:27 PM
