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  1. MikeParkin65 liked ficksberglion's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Approaching Tyseley with 11.10 ex Dorridge.[ATTACH]

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  2. MikeParkin65 liked Alex Productions's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.

    Enjoying seeing people's photos of Scotsman over this past week. Nice to see that Scotsman is out where she should be, on the mainline.

    Feb 20, 2026 at 9:34 PM

  3. MikeParkin65 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I think it’s pretty well known that most people want sufficient time for a good wander round the shops and harbour and a bite to eat. Many will want to climb the 199 steps to the abbey, as well. 2 hours is insufficient for most people who have...

    Feb 20, 2026 at 9:23 PM

  4. MikeParkin65 liked twr12's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Is there a risk that NYMR making engineering and operational changes such as restricting window opening and fitting additional door locks or even CDL; could set a precedent that ORR would expect all heritage railways to follow?

    Feb 18, 2026 at 10:07 AM

  5. MikeParkin65 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    There are usually a number of station staff at the busier stations so the delays are unlikely to be significant. Using these locks does help to control access and egress at short platformed stations, as well. An emergency T key would be...

    Feb 18, 2026 at 10:05 AM

  6. MikeParkin65 liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Just for interests sake you can get to the current certificate pretty easily. [ATTACH] https://www.orr.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-04/nymr-plc-railway-safety-regulations-1999-regulation-4-certficate-of-exemption-nymr.pdf

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  7. MikeParkin65 liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I've seen that post; it is hearsay and does little more than repeat the "what ORR say is inevitable and unarguable" line that @Lineisclear has presented on here in the past. Going back to the WCRC judicial review, I suspect ORR's justification...

    Feb 18, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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