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  1. Jamessquared replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    No, now you mention it I didn't get it this week - nor the Bluebell Times reminder email. But I can't have completely fallen off the list as I did get one today about footplate courses. Most odd. (I'll ask my contacts in the office about it). Tom

    Jun 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM

  2. Jamessquared replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    The latest issue of the The Bluebell Times is now ready to download: Paul Seller is appointed as the new Bluebell Railway PLC Chairman Bluebell Home and Away - ‘Britannia’ and the Hastings Thumper visit the Railway, while ’Sir Archibald...

    Jun 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM

  3. Jamessquared replied to the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    Of course running an extensive service is expensive - but swapping steam for diesel isn't the panacea that some make out, because most of the costs of running the service aren't due to the traction. How much does your C&W bill decrease if you...

    Jun 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM

  4. Jamessquared replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.

    Just amongst Bluebell locos, in recent years we've had 73082 to the West Somerset Railway; 592 to Kings Cross and 34059 to Willesden. No 65 also ran on Network Rail under its own power (not towed) in connection with the rebuilding of Network...

    Jun 13, 2025 at 7:28 AM

  5. Jamessquared replied to the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.

    Given suitable inspection, I don't think there is much limit to what can travel by rail. (What's allowed to carry passengers is another matter, of course). Amongst Bluebell carriages, the Bulleids, Maunsells, SECR 100 seater, LBSCR bogie first,...

    Jun 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM

  6. Jamessquared liked Neil W J Smith's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.

    isn’t the coal thing now just a myth used to hide behind? Here is a five year commodity market graph…

    IMG_0515.jpeg Jun 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM

  7. Jamessquared liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Wow, that is great for them and for the Bluebell. I imagine you were very disappointed not to be asked to go so you could fire your favourite loco out on the main line. ;) Bryan

    Jun 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM

  8. Jamessquared liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    All of which takes us back round to the need to focus on what membership is there for, and good change management where a strong pre-existing culture exists that is to be changed. In the context of the L&BRT, for example, that means respecting...

    Jun 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM

  9. Jamessquared replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Looks like: Saturday A - 80151 (Mark 1s) B - 32424 () WR - 6989 (Wealden Rambler stock) GAD - 80151 (Pullman stock - evening) Sunday A - 80151 (Mark 1s) B - 32424 () GAL - 34059 (Pullman stock - lunchtime) Not sure what the stock is on the B...

    Jun 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM

  10. Jamessquared replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Brake force AIUI - there have been ballast deliveries, but not on this service. A Bluebell crew on the footplate of Sir Archie (but with mainline PTS). Tom

    Jun 12, 2025 at 6:51 AM

  11. Jamessquared liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Er…. that’s the case with the 12 month version but not the one currently being employed by the NYMR. I believe @35B s suggestion was to keep the Gift aided fare at the previous £49.50 and make the non-Gift aided fare appropriately less (10%)...

    Jun 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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