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green five liked Johnb's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
It’s the same for me, sadly not many do as you and I do when out on a photo day. When I went to the G &W gala they seem very surprised that someone would want to make a donation and had to search out a gift aid form. A telephone enquiry to...
Jul 26, 2024 at 12:48 PM -
green five liked martin1656's post in the thread Tornado.
The A1 trust needs to regain the supporters trust, and the first step has to be honest, with the supporters and say what's gone wrong, and why, Some people at the top need to consider their role in this, and resign, if their getting in the way...
Jul 25, 2024 at 12:52 PM -
green five liked Bikermike's post in the thread Tornado.
Having no skin in the game here, I think the biggest issue is the information vacuum. The problems with ETRMS, when set out, are understandable. It seems pretty clear there are (less forgiveable) boiler issues that may or may not be concurrent....
Jul 25, 2024 at 12:51 PM -
green five liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Tornado.
Of course **** happens in an environment like overhauling a locomotive. But it is one thing for a project to be delayed, and another thing entirely to make commitments to customers for hire of a loco when it is likely that the commitment can't be...
Jul 25, 2024 at 12:49 PM -
green five liked MellishR's post in the thread Tornado.
A standards engineer replaced by a fitter. How does that make sense? Who ensures correct application of standards?
Jul 25, 2024 at 12:48 PM -
green five liked Sheff's post in the thread Tornado.
I guess you’re not in customer services then? For me, selling tour tickets to the general public (not just us rosey-eyed nutters) for almost two years now, when you knew absolutely that the loco would not be ready to haul them, is rather more...
Jul 25, 2024 at 12:48 PM -
green five liked Sir Ralph Wedgwood's post in the thread Tornado.
Not even a hint of apology or contrition to covenantors, passengers or other supporters and stakeholders.
Jul 25, 2024 at 12:47 PM -
green five liked Deepgreen's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2024.
Yes, the dull weather was made up for by the lack of wind - just a very gentle easterly which carried the sound back very well. My father made several reel-to-reel tape recordings of steam in the 1960s with some lovely long sequences. 'The...
Jul 25, 2024 at 12:46 PM
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green five liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Steam Dreams 2024.
And very nice twoo, starting with a local buzzard and ending with a local owl. What better way to run a nice steam loco sequence. And that lengthy going away sequence - such an emotive shot bringing back memories of the times many of us have...
Jul 25, 2024 at 12:45 PM -
green five liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Tornado.
I’m more certain about the beer festival taking place than I am Tornado appearing on time. See you in the beer tent. :)
Jul 24, 2024 at 9:04 PM -
green five liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Brighton Atlantic: 32424 Beachy Head.
Event details and tickets for Beachy Head's launch event: https://www.bluebell-railway.com/beachy-head-2024/ Timetables: 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 August, 1 September...
Jul 24, 2024 at 1:02 PM -
green five liked Groks212's post in the thread Tornado.
I think the installation of this ETCS is proving more troublesome than anyone maybe anticipated. I feel sorry for the NVR who are maybe wondering if Tornado's visit in a months time maybe cancelled again. Dave B
Jul 24, 2024 at 12:54 PM -
green five liked free2grice's post in the thread [Jun 7, 2024] Strictly Bulleid 2 7th-9th of June at Swanage Railway (Swanage Railway).
Southern Locomotive Limited. News update - July 2024 ''The weekend was such a stunning success that as a thank you to the Railway for taking the real risk of laying out tens of thousands of pounds for transport, we waived all our fees for both...
Jul 23, 2024 at 10:20 PM
