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3ABescot liked MellishR's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Or, if your budget runs to something posher, there's what was the Midland Hotel, built by the Midland Railway, now the Burlington Hotel, just across Stephenson Street from the north exit from the station.
Jul 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM -
3ABescot replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
We stayed at the Central Darlington Premier Inn for the S&D events and it was very good, though pricey. Re Birmingham, I was there yesterday and noticed a Premier Inn entrance straight off the ramp from New Street station to New Street itself.
Jul 28, 2026 at 6:28 PM -
3ABescot liked Paul42's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Darlington has a Premier Inn close to the station, a nice town centre and had some decent pubs nearby when I stayed there some years ago. For those who do not want a marathon day a good option .
Jul 28, 2026 at 6:22 PM -
3ABescot liked Sidmouth's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
I think some credit ought to be given that the way this has been set up and the due diligence done means it is financially worthwhile for the railway . Gus and all involved will have taken a very measured approach to this trial and the potential...
Jul 26, 2026 at 1:55 PM -
3ABescot liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Not quite. The trial will prove the sustainability really. If it’s a success that makes the right ammount of money then it can be looked at from a more paid staff type operation which of course is a game changer. I think it will be well patronised
Jul 26, 2026 at 1:55 PM -
3ABescot liked Bikermike's post in the thread Fire Risk.
Lots... Depends which but of normal you want back. For fire-risk reduction purposes in the short term, a week of steady drizzle would probably be best, as it gets all the dry dead stuff damp, which is the short-term problem. For a longer-term...
Jul 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM
