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  1. free2grice liked Jamessquared's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    It's repay a large debt over a long period. I don't doubt the financial position, but in an organisation with long asset lives, even if they continue to make losses, the cash could be found by deferring some maintenance. That's not brilliant,...

    Dec 26, 2024 at 9:00 AM

  2. free2grice liked Sidmouth's post in the thread RTC 2024.

    As I understand it the Vintage Trains set is now CDL fitted and the CDL in operation . Some recognition of VT quietly coming up with a design solution which is compliant to the ORR with minimum fuss and holding true to vacuum braked stock

    Dec 26, 2024 at 8:35 AM

  3. free2grice liked Big Al's post in the thread RTC 2024.

    All true. West Coast's survival can hardly be down to what they have done to keep the show on the road. Were it not for Ian Riley's air brake '5's it would have been in quite a mess and in the process could easily have brought the RTC programme...

    Dec 25, 2024 at 5:18 PM

  4. free2grice liked D1002's post in the thread 35028 Clan Line.

    A Merry Christmas greeting from the MNLPS: [ATTACH]

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  5. free2grice liked Steamworks's post in the thread RTC 2024.

    My efforts from Gateshead, Alnmouth viaduct, Berwick and Burnmouth. Very windy,[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  6. free2grice liked Duty Druid's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Yesterday up the Downs was one of having a bit of fun, aka, a jolly - makes a change on occasion not to be trying to tame troublesome trucks!! :) So, Muggin's 'Ere found himself in the bakers at Alresford earlier than planned, which meant that I...

    Dec 22, 2024 at 8:18 PM

  7. free2grice liked 21B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    You may disagree with Robin, but slinging the mud you started about people with letters after their name isn’t going to win people round. I profoundly disagree with your assertion that even a limited scheme starting at BL will come for little...

    Dec 22, 2024 at 5:33 PM

  8. free2grice replied to the thread 71000.

    So basically, it will be ready when it's ready. [BJ]

    Dec 22, 2024 at 2:41 PM

  9. free2grice replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    ''Following review the Trust have agreed proposals to simplify discounts given to Premier Life Members and Life Time Travel Members at enthusiasts events. From 1st January, 2025 the discount on public tickets will be adjusted to 50% on production...

    Dec 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM

  10. free2grice replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Excellent news from the Swanage Railway. <BJ> ''Our financial review at the end of October confirmed that we continue to make steady progress and are forecasting a profit of around £150,000 at the end of the financial year. A successful Polar...

    Dec 21, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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