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  1. Diamond Gaz liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I'm told that the reference to an Almoner at the Volunteer Forum suggests a paid post is being considered. Will they never learn?

    Jun 18, 2026 at 7:02 PM

  2. Diamond Gaz liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    One of the problems with the Trust Board was brought about by the introduction of the selection committee, for which the remit seems to have been to identify candidates with financial and accountancy or tourism backgrounds. Conversely, the...

    Jun 16, 2026 at 1:42 PM

  3. Diamond Gaz liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I try to avoid criticising people and if I fail, I apologise. The vast majority of those working on the NYMR are very pleasant people who you would be quite happy to know socially. What I am critical of is the way the Railway is being managed...

    Jun 15, 2026 at 7:08 PM

  4. Diamond Gaz liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I suspect that I too, as a regular critic of NYMR management, must bear the brunt of your thoughts. My excuse, if excuse I need, is that as a former volunteer across a 30 year timespan I saw first hand just how inept the senior management/CEO...

    Jun 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM

  5. Diamond Gaz liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The T3 would obviously look better with some more authentic stock behind it. But I have heard a lot of people (both locals and visitors) talk about the loco, I have yet to hear anyone even an enthusiast comment on the stock, although I know some...

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  6. Diamond Gaz liked Tintagel's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Whomever left £500k for Carriage restoration was very generous, I imagine that will fund at least one restoration of a coach from grounded body or unrestored condition.

    Jun 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM

  7. Diamond Gaz liked Sulzerman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    They are enjoyed by a good number of people visiting the line. There are a significant number of people who have donated to their upkeep over the years, many have given their labour free of charge to restore them . Up until recently the...

    Jun 14, 2026 at 3:26 AM

  8. Diamond Gaz liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I don't know about market research but I was a volunteer platform bod over a 30 year timescale (not continuous due to family commitments) . They were always more popular than Mk1 stock and, when there was a choice, passengers of all varieties...

    Jun 13, 2026
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