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    Bluebell Railway General Discussion

    To operate on Bluebell it would need either batteries or propelled by the 73 or 33 so yes I guess use is limited there but if it could go mainline...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Dec 1, 2023 at 1:12 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    Perhaps it was a ploy to get someone else to clean it up and get it back looking smarter than when it left !
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 29, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Certainly we as a family see it as visit to Swange combined with a steam (not diesel) ride from Norden and return. As far as we are concerned...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 20, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    I guess SVR clearly stated what they were running was cut according to costs available and they did rejig later in the year. Yes there were...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 20, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Maybe a what if livery . Swanage sign an agreement with SWR to use it to run Swanage to Waterloo daily service and agree to use SWR livery!! Sent...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 13, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Maybe to out the Swanage appeal in perspective in the latest Bluebell Times the Bluebell chairman quotes overhead costs nearly £280k per month. I...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 10, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Interesting letter in Steam Railway from a holiday maker at Dorchester (albeit a railway enthusiast) about a trip from Dorchester to Swanage via...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 9, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Certainly indicates a gap in effective marketing. Also the comments on Polar Express , is it reaching the end of its novelty aspect, seems on...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 8, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Thanks, just a gut feeling that Swanage are 12 months behind everyone else in their plans, hopefully the Trust will be keeping a close eye on...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 8, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    I would have thought there would have a business plan anyway ! Most companies have a business plan that they then adjust as circumstances change....
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 8, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    The leaflet doesn't for me to include train timetable. When I,m on holiday I look for leaflets and what I find really useful are those with the...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 6, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    I get the impression that some other railways have worked on the assumption that 2023 would be equal or up on 2022 but not to pre COVID numbers...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 6, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Interesting to note that other railways in SE are holding there own, Bluebell apparently expected to better their forecast for 2023 and KESR doing...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 6, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    One problem I have with the appeal is that it is not particularly specific how the money will be spent, just we are building a new business model...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 4, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    So is there room at Corfe to do some of the children's activities like Bluebell have done like petting zoo etc. Maybe face painting ? How about an...
    Post by: Cuckoo Line, Nov 3, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK