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  1. Gareth liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    It had been noticeable that since we started operating more GWR engines a few years ago there has been an upturn in “enthusiast” type visitors be they volunteers on other railways or more generally. However this still accounts for only a small...

    5. Studeni 2026. u 23:49

  2. Gareth liked Chris M Jones's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Sadly I have to agree - I was an almost daily volunteer between 1987 and 2002 (when I had to stop volunteering due to family medical problems) and I'd estimate that the enthusiasts were, at best, about 5% of the total passengers. And I doubt...

    5. Studeni 2026. u 23:49

  3. Gareth liked thb17's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    I think you have to consider where the Gwili is. It is out on a limb in west wales and there are not a huge amount of enthusiasts queuing up to ride. From an enthusiasts perspective the railway is in a much better place now. They have a prairie,...

    5. Studeni 2026. u 23:46

  4. Gareth liked Fireline's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Problem is, coach party income isn't just welcome, it's guaranteed. Show me a railway at the minute that can afford to turn down guaranteed money just in case someone might decide to turn up for a ride. For many, finances are on a knife-edge...

    5. Studeni 2026. u 23:43

  5. Gareth liked William Fletcher's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Thank you, glad it's been thought through and isn't just a "we want to go further" project

    5. Studeni 2026. u 23:43

  6. Gareth liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    quote a few aspects, as follows - many of our passengers have said they would like a longer ride ; - for coach companies which is an increasing line of business for us there is the prospect of a “drop off, pick up” one way trip, - The GR as...

    5. Studeni 2026. u 23:40

  7. Gareth liked Jark91's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Good luck! It strikes me that it would definitely be a good idea to say how much you're looking to raise and to offer some kind of benefits tier for donations. And some additional info like what length the extension is and what the plans are for...

    31. Listopad 2026. u 23:21

  8. Gareth liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    The GWR 216 appeal has now raised 5k which is very welcome. Adding this to the grant means we can now proceed with the manufacturing of new doors. This will proceed over the next few months. All contributions welcome see link below...

    31. Listopad 2026. u 23:15

  9. Gareth liked Chris M Jones's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Cheers for that Matt. As the ex C&W Foreman and Head Guard I'll be delighted to see the service set under cover, as no doubt the current members of C&W will be!!

    31. Listopad 2026. u 23:15

  10. Gareth liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.

    Not yet. Shed is having a short extension to the rear which will allow storage of 5 x MK1 carriages on the first road (service set) and then the second road will be used for the exhibits (eg vintage carriages). Hopefully all will be in place by...

    31. Listopad 2026. u 23:15
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