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ghost replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
How would they do that? They signed a 25 year contract in 2014 - https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/news/view/swanage-railway-strenghtens-its-fleet-with-three-classic-1920s-southern-steam-locomotives They are bound by the contract until 2039 unless...
Apr 19, 2024 at 12:07 PM -
ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.
I can see at least one practical, rather than technical, reason not to do so. If you promote a tour which can only be run to time if the loco can run at speeds up to 90mph, then you need at least two such locos capable of doing so - otherwise...
Apr 19, 2024 at 9:14 AM -
ghost replied to the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Was it someone who asked when it would be ready? Or commented that the livery was the wrong shade? :)
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:10 PM -
ghost replied to the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.
Some new exhibits: https://www.rheidolrailway.co.uk/2024/04/18/new-exhibits-in-the-museum/
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:07 PM -
ghost liked RailWest's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Many years ago I had go for work purposes to a place in the South Hams. I claimed - and was paid - for a steam train ride on the Paignton - Kingswear line and the ferry across to Dartmouth! And the return journey...
Apr 17, 2024 at 8:52 PM -
ghost liked Vulcan Works's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
15 months ago I joined the committee of a canal restoration society on its last legs that had become a 'gardening and tidying up club'. The Chair was protected by 4 stalwarts who had no new ideas and no desire to embark on any significant...
Apr 15, 2024 at 10:39 PM -
ghost liked Miff's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
There's 2 assumptions there. One is that the named existing trustee would always support Mr. Miles, and the other is that none of the new candidates would support Mr. Miles. Can either of those assumptions be relied upon?
Apr 15, 2024 at 10:35 PM -
ghost liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.
But I'd imagine preparing the standard and (to an extent) the Bulleid is less arduous than a Western. No inside motion on the standard, rocking grates and hopper ashpans, plus you have an enclosed cab to keep more of inclement weather out. For...
Apr 15, 2024 at 10:58 AM -
ghost replied to the thread Bluebell Motive Power.
Could also be to allow a bit of leeway in case 541’s overhaul takes longer than expected
Apr 13, 2024 at 10:11 PM -
ghost liked gwilialan's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Sounds much like this well known anecdote but maybe a few of the youngsters out there may not have heard it:- A man is flying in a hot air balloon and realizes that he is lost. He reduces height and spots a man down below. He lowers the balloon...
Apr 13, 2024 at 8:40 PM
