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  1. lynbarn liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    A tribute from the West Somerset Railway and an announcement by the BBC. <BJ> ''The West Somerset Railway is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jonathan Jones-Pratt, Chairman of West Somerset Railway PLC, aged just 42, following a short...

    Oct 17, 2026 at 12:31 AM

  2. lynbarn liked The Dainton Banker's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    The discussion has developed from the finances of the WSR in particular to a more general conversation on the topics of Gift Aid and other means of financing Heritage Railways in general and their future prospects. As this is of interest to...

    Oct 17, 2026 at 12:28 AM

  3. lynbarn replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Apologies, I read it as something to do with the number of companies he was involved with, but even then that would be too many to deal with unless they are some sort of shell company and only require a signature now and then.

    Oct 14, 2026 at 7:47 PM

  4. lynbarn liked The Green Howards's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    I was referring to his age (I'd said 43), not the number of appointments he held.

    Oct 14, 2026 at 7:45 PM

  5. lynbarn replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Not all of them were active. Given time, I do wonder if war will break out again at the WSR. I hope not, but from what I have read since he took over, there have been those who have got on with him and those who don't. I never knew the guy, but...

    Oct 14, 2026 at 2:23 PM

  6. lynbarn liked The Green Howards's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Here you go, Noel - from the CH website: [ATTACH] So actually, 42...

    Screenshot 2026-10-14 at 11-45-36.png Oct 14, 2026 at 2:16 PM

  7. lynbarn liked Robin Moira White's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    I’d be interested to understand the logic in removing the previously-operated local residents discount scheme. I hope there was some research into likely effects rather than a ‘fit of pique’ as has been the basis for so many WSR decisions taken...

    Oct 14, 2026 at 2:07 PM

  8. lynbarn liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Erlestoke Manor has been adorned with a smokebox wreath this morning for the 10:15 departure from Bishops Lydeard. A nice touch. <BJ>

    Oct 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM

  9. lynbarn replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    https://www.facebook.com/lauri.marbs.1/posts/absolutely-heartbreaking-hearing-of-the-passing-of-jonny-jp-a-true-gentleman-and/2347679042721166/

    Oct 13, 2026 at 9:18 PM

  10. lynbarn liked ilvaporista's post in the thread Bala lake Railway..

    Significant news....

    Oct 10, 2026
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