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acorb liked Sidmouth's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
It can but equally a simple correction if something was inaccurate wouldn't have been remiss. The movement can at times treat is greatest supporters not as adults
Jul 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM -
acorb replied to the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
My reply was more directed to @garth manor and his comments that the measures are anti tourist and reflect a majority view. These measures are needed to redress a balance that has got out of hand and risks destroying local communities if left...
Jul 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM -
acorb replied to the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
The tourism tax and second home premium have been brought in for very good reasons to try and redress the balance where younger locals feel completely priced out of their communities and culture. This has undoubtedly led to some resentment...
Jul 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM -
acorb replied to the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
When the Welsh Highland reopened services were not allowed to terminate at Beddgelert for fear it would attract more road traffic to the village. Hence the temporary terminus at Hafod Y Llyn. The importance of Beddgelert has increased since...
Jul 1, 2025 at 9:09 AM -
acorb liked Christopher125's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
As it is a modern building, on a modern railway, operating modern carriages and (relatively) modern steam locos, I don't see the issue - a 21st century interpretation of traditional railway architecture is entirely consistent with the new WHR....
Jun 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM -
acorb replied to the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
I think the design is far better than the collection of portacabins and sheds that are there at present. As a visitor the other week it was almost embarrassing to use and in stark contrast to facilities on the rest of the line. Beddgelert is a...
Jun 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM -
acorb liked MuzTrem's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
That's just it, and I made the same point when the new Caernarfon building was built. It's one thing to build new buildings in a traditional style in order to harmonise with existing buildings--like the cafe at Sheffield Park, for example. But...
Jun 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM -
acorb liked meeee's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
Personally I don't think the VofR station at Aber blends well with it's surroundings at all. It's very in your face and luminous. It doesn't look very narrow gauge railway at all. It's all nicely executed but also very pastiche at the same time....
Jun 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM -
acorb liked Sheff's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
I’ve not seen the application, but it mentioned it was a lower profile building in sympathetic materials - certainly not another Caernarfon? If we travel on the WHR it’s normally from a base at Beddgelert and the station always seems rather lacking.
Jun 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Autumn Steam Gala.
Yep 35006 the first of hopefully 4. First Merchant on the SVR, first of a lineup of visitors which haven’t visited before (If all goes to plan!), chance of some boat train recreation, and well the rest you’ll have to wait and see
Jun 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM -
acorb liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR Autumn Steam Gala.
35006 announced as the first guest. I believe it will be the first time a Merchant Navy has visited (?).
Jun 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM -
acorb liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Fire Risk.
More interesting from our perspective I thought was that the main months for natural wildfires (i.e. not bbq started etc) was March April and May. Add to that that June to September are usually the hottest and driest months then you have a steam...
Jun 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM -
acorb replied to the thread Vintage Trains 2025.
I think Andy maybe referring to the fact that it failed on the Bahamas over Shap trip with low power. We had to be rescued by the 37 and it hasn't been seen since.
Jun 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM -
acorb liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR Rail 200 Through The Ages Event.
Took a lot more pushing than it should have done to get 7511 in but we got there!
Jun 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
