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MellishR liked David Mylchreest's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Yep thank you for that. I did look at this before I posted but it doesn't nail the question. I gather that BR built the loco to an LMS design in 1952 (I can remember it at Crewe), so far so good. As built, did BR give it an LMS makers plate?...
Jun 21, 2026 at 8:31 AM -
MellishR replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
As for example seeing an amber traffic light, with plenty of time to stop, but instead keeping going and passing it after it has turned to red.
Jun 21, 2026 at 8:28 AM -
MellishR liked Jamessquared's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
What happened to the steam service? Presumably the three possibilities are that it continued after a bridge inspection; propelled its train back to the previous station; or was rescued by a rescuing loco from BL entering the section and hauling...
Jun 21, 2026 at 8:25 AM -
MellishR liked Vulcan Works's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
There are many potential different grants and awarding bodies for different aspects of heritage, the environment, economic regeneration, education and so on but hardly any will award a grant to purchase land. It might be possible to apply for...
Jun 20, 2026 at 11:06 AM -
MellishR liked Miff's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Thank you! Both old websites are out of date, with the EA one apparently still looking for shareholders and the YVT one saying the only 'Members' are the trustees. No doubt the new website will resolve this :)
Jun 20, 2026 at 11:05 AM -
MellishR liked 21B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Keeping in touch with the dead? Will this be the start of the afterlife subscription model? (seriously though, I think it’s a lovely idea to keep in touch, but as with many coms it could have done with a bit of a proof read perhaps. Another...
Jun 19, 2026 at 10:02 AM -
MellishR liked Obstruction Danger's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
A little light relief to give us a break from the heavy depressing stuff… The Head of People has sent out an update from the Volunteer Forum that has been passed to me where he has asked if the railway “needs an almoner to keep in touch with...
Jun 19, 2026 at 10:01 AM -
MellishR liked SECR 65's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Just a little annecdote: I'm a volunteer at 'my line', to which I went this afternoon for a round trip. I've spent many hours at home over the past week writing and reviewing timetables, and sending emails regarding railway matters. I payed...
Jun 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM -
MellishR liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I’m sure you could go very granular in the modelling, but I suspect in the end you wouldn’t come too far away from those figures. For example, if people use their discount to buy gala tickets, the amount “foregone” is a bit more, but I doubt...
Jun 19, 2026 at 9:57 AM -
MellishR liked Sidmouth's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Absolutely no criticism of yourself and sounds like a good deal for you, but one that costs the railway a significant sum in potential lost revenue (understanding that at normal cost you may not travel that often ) Problem with these deals is...
Jun 19, 2026 at 9:51 AM -
MellishR liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Thank you for that, on which last paragraph I’m delighted that we agree. As regards the disputed wording, I think each of our positions are clear and we will need to agree to disagree on the significance of “as volunteers” in the...
Jun 19, 2026 at 9:48 AM -
MellishR liked Lineisclear's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
As is well known NYMR policy is not to engage on social media but to communicate through other channels. However I think I can make an exception when statements about my personal views are represented as fact that when they are totally untrue...
Jun 19, 2026 at 9:46 AM -
MellishR replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Satnav is often a contributory cause of bridge strikes, when drivers rely on it instead of planning their routes. There is a long discussion on railforums.co.uk following the recent strike near Bedworth on the WCML.
Jun 19, 2026 at 8:52 AM -
MellishR liked brennan's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Ah, what is needed is more managers, then managers managing managers. More meetings more policies more reviews. The bureaucrats answer to everything. It works very well in Government departs that are famous for their slick decision making and...
Jun 16, 2026 at 10:32 AM
