If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.
MikeParkin65's Recent Activity
-
MikeParkin65 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
There is strong anecdotal evidence from booking office and other staff that significant numbers of would be passengers turn and walk if they find that a planned steam service is going to be diesel hauled and passenger numbers are significantly...
Feb 10, 2026 at 1:28 PM -
MikeParkin65 liked Sheff's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Based on your numerous posts championing the journey over the destination, I’m taken back to the 70s, when new operations were springing up all over the place , and whilst I worked regularly on one particularly successful line, I would happily...
Feb 10, 2026 at 1:23 PM -
MikeParkin65 liked paul1609's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
As a guard on the K &ESR who gets to see people walking up the road whilst he runs the loco round Id say around 35 to 40 % of our non experience passengers travel on the railway to get to Bodiam Castle. It would probably be higher if the station...
Feb 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM
