MellishR's Recent Activity
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MellishR replied to the thread 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?
Sep 27, 2026 at 11:13 AM -
MellishR replied to the thread 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?
Sep 27, 2026 at 11:02 AM -
MellishR replied to the thread 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 1927 return to steam and our first train as a TOC. Enjoy! And with one of the 'original' locos to boot - 7029 was one...
Sep 26, 2026 at 5:08 AM -
MellishR liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread 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...
Sep 26, 2026 at 5:05 AM -
MellishR replied to the thread 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
Sep 25, 2026 at 8:17 PM -
MellishR replied to the thread 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.
Sep 25, 2026 at 8:13 PM -
MellishR liked Jdwitts's post in the thread 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..?
Sep 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM -
MellishR liked mdewell's post in the thread 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.;)
Sep 25, 2026 at 3:43 PM -
MellishR replied to the thread 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.
Sep 25, 2026 at 3:43 PM -
MellishR liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 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...
Sep 25, 2026 at 3:25 PM -
MellishR liked Jamessquared's post in the thread 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...
Sep 25, 2026 at 3:09 PM -
MellishR liked Steve's post in the thread 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...
Sep 25, 2026 at 3:07 PM -
MellishR liked Lineisclear's post in the thread 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...
Sep 25, 2026 at 3:07 PM -
MellishR liked jnc's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
This is a genuine educational query (i.e. an attempt to educate myself about something I do not know about), not snark or anything resembling that. Given that, if my memory is correct (and I cheerfully admit it might not be), the PLC has had...
Sep 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM -
MellishR liked D7076's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
So are the trustees who agreed to using trust assets as collateral for PLC debts ,not personally liable for any losses incurred to the trust ? I cannot remember the membership being asked to agree to any such action .
Sep 25, 2026 at 2:57 PM
