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    60009

    Union of South Africa update from SDRE: "60009 is still with us and we have assisted the support crew and the staff from Crewe heritage in...
    Post by: JohnDevon, Aug 24, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    WCRC Licence Suspended

    I really think Ms Sturgeon et al will have bigger fish to fry for 10 days or so from 8th May.............
    Post by: JohnDevon, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Royal Duchy series 2014

    13 up at Plymouth on the return. Think I might go across to Dainton.........
    Post by: JohnDevon, Sep 7, 2014 in forum: What's Going On
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    South Devon Railway Transport Gala 14/15 September

    A public timetable is now available at http://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk/file_uploads/File/PUBLIC%20TT%207827%20GALA.pdf
    Post by: JohnDevon, Sep 13, 2013 in forum: Galas and Events
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    South Devon Railway Transport Gala 14/15 September

    Working timetable here: http://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk/file_uploads/File/wtt%20Transport%20Gala%20Sept%202013.pdf
    Post by: JohnDevon, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: Galas and Events
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    South Devon Railway Transport Gala 14/15 September

    Post removed.
    Post by: JohnDevon, Aug 11, 2013 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Heritage railways on Tripadvisor

    This inconsistancy has now been cured.
    Post by: JohnDevon, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Edmonson tickets a lost "cause" for ever?

    That argument overlooks two things. First: once the deadline for posting tickets out passes, there is a need to continue selling on the web, and...
    Post by: JohnDevon, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Edmonson tickets a lost "cause" for ever?

    You need to think about why heritage railways are going to e-ticketing or web-ticketing. It's essentially to sell tickets to those who live...
    Post by: JohnDevon, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Heritage railways on Tripadvisor

    There are several potential issues with Trip Advisor. Some hotels or attractions get poor reviews and then other reviewers pick up the tone of the...
    Post by: JohnDevon, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Passenger Bookings or Passenger Journeys

    Which makes the quotation of the late Lord Stamp (LMS Chairman 1926 - 1941?) pertinent: "The government are very keen on amassing statistics. They...
    Post by: JohnDevon, Dec 29, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Passenger Bookings or Passenger Journeys

    The annual return for the ORR is data collected on their behalf by the HRA. Railways disclose the number of visitors, the number of passenger...
    Post by: JohnDevon, Dec 29, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SDR Rails and Ales - August 24-27th

    Tickets now on sale! Telephone 0843 357 1420 to make a credit/debit card purchase. SDR are only selling as many tickets as a 150/2 will hold...
    Post by: JohnDevon, Aug 11, 2012 in forum: Galas and Events
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    'Trespassing' properties demolished on the new Waverly Route!

    No suggestions that those other well known "tresspassers" - cycle paths might get evicted as well!
    Post by: JohnDevon, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Linear Scrapyard Award 2011

    It's a great idea if the item(s) concerned are only seen whilst walking around the yard. If they're only seen whilst travelling, they could be...
    Post by: JohnDevon, Nov 4, 2011 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK