MellishRs letzte Aktivitäten
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MellishR antwortete auf das Thema Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.
No timings on RTT yet, but the provisional timings on the website show just 20 minutes between arrival back at Didcot from the first circuit and departure on the second circuit. That is far too little time to shunt the train into Didcot Railway...
28 September 2026 um 15:48 -
MellishR gefällt Waynes Beitrag in dem Thema The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26.
Most of the Pullman's are nearly 50 tons, particularly those with oak underframes. The regular 67 hauled Pullman trips show around 540 to 550 tons trailing load on our drivers slips. This journey also had Clan Line's support coach and the...
28 September 2026 um 14:31 -
MellishR antwortete auf das Thema VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.
Anyone explain why the support coach was between the loco and the GUV on the return?
27 September 2026 um 11:13 -
MellishR antwortete auf das Thema The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26.
Can Simon or one of our Southern experts tell us what the headcode would have meant in the old days?
27 September 2026 um 11:02 -
MellishR antwortete auf das Thema The Volunteer - 2/11/26.
And with one of the 'original' locos to boot - 7029 was one of the first privately owned steam locos to run excursions, led the 1972 return to steam and our first train as a TOC. Enjoy! And with one of the 'original' locos to boot - 7029 was one...
26 September 2026 um 05:08 -
MellishR gefällt Michael Whitehouses Beitrag in dem Thema The Volunteer - 2/11/26.
I suggest it's not at all odd. The purpose of the day is to celebrate 75 years of voluntary run railways. Birmingham was and remains a core City involved in this subject (including by the way the establishment of the Science Museum where many of...
26 September 2026 um 05:05 -
MellishR antwortete auf das Thema The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26.
That is the path on RTT. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U02953/2026-09-26/detailed
25 September 2026 um 20:17 -
MellishR antwortete auf das Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
All of those parties have some interest in the railway's continued existence, which depends on keeping various other parties happy, notably the customers and the volunteers.
25 September 2026 um 20:13 -
MellishR gefällt Jdwittss Beitrag in dem Thema Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Many Many thanks Tom! I wonder if anyone involved in the Bluebell in the 1960's would ever have imagined a new-build H2 and GWR Saint (alongside a BoB) would one day be passing each other on a regular weekend of services to East Grinstead..?
25 September 2026 um 20:00 -
MellishR gefällt mdewells Beitrag in dem Thema Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Some people seem to have already replaced their own brains with their mobile phones (and social media) anyway, so it's only a small step further.;)
25 September 2026 um 15:43 -
MellishR antwortete auf das Thema Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
This thread drift was the first I knew about Patreon being a source of income for musicians. I pay Patreon subscriptions for two YouTubers (who post videos about completely different subjects) and for Time Team.
25 September 2026 um 15:43 -
MellishR gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
There are a couple of points in there that I think need challenge, or at least perhaps a bit more rigour - one on fuel, one on staff costs. The first is that coal has risen by 300%. Over what time period? The LBSCR were paying 12/- a ton...
25 September 2026 um 15:25 -
MellishR gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
You don't even necessarily have to sell assets. As an example, you could sell a functional Mark 1 coach for £25k and use the proceeds to pay down some debt and everyone would notice. But if you forwent £1,000 of maintenance on each of a fleet of...
25 September 2026 um 15:09 -
MellishR gefällt Steves Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think everyone posting on this thread has a desire to see the railway succeed and prosper well into the future. There’s no doubt about that. That’s why they are posting on here and looking for change. And that change has to be far more than...
25 September 2026 um 15:07 -
MellishR gefällt Lineisclears Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
After the angst and acrimony expressed on here recently it was a delight to see photos and videos of the first day of the Autumn Steam Gala. Even though we may disagree on some things it’s a reminder of the fundamental cause that unites us. Sadly...
25 September 2026 um 15:07
