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  1. Sawdust replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    At the moment next year's timetable is a complete unknown, who knows what it might contain. What needs to be bourne in mind that the Pickering-Levisham and Grosmont-Goathland sections have three paths an hour while Levisham-Goathland only has...

    Oct 8, 2026 at 10:22 AM

  2. Sawdust liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Well, quite! Though being a southerner, I'd pronounce the "H" ;) It comes back to value. I'm in the somewhat fortunate position that I can afford £100 for a family day out. But it had better be bloody good value for that figure. If we go on...

    Oct 7, 2026 at 9:25 PM

  3. Sawdust replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I think the present setup with the generator in a horsebox would rule out going to Whitby with the Pullmans, not sure if it can operate without it. Sawdust.

    Oct 7, 2026 at 8:40 PM

  4. Sawdust replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Education is I am told a cornerstone of the arts council funding. Sawdust.

    Oct 7, 2026 at 8:35 PM

  5. Sawdust liked Sulzerman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Hopefully, the worst is over. A fresh approach and new people in leadership? It needs it. Sadly, this half-term the line is closed on Thursday and Friday, despite Friday being part of Goth Weekend. Do they want to make money? On a more...

    Oct 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM

  6. Sawdust replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I am given to understand Garnet is now the most requested of the 1960 Pullman cars. Philip Benham introduced first class mostly provided by mk1 CKs, I have a feeling they have gone now. Sawdust.

    Oct 7, 2026 at 8:31 PM

  7. Sawdust liked Jark91's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Everything just needs to be trialled. Trial the "vintage train" throughout the month of May, for example. Trial the real ale weekend with local breweries. Trial a natural wine tasting train in the teaks with a hop-off at each station for the...

    Oct 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM

  8. Sawdust replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    A few none contentious points, not the whole two hours. Sawdust.

    Oct 5, 2026 at 8:28 PM

  9. Sawdust liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I've just spoken with Sawdust, and from what he has told me I agree that there is hope - but I think the discussion was an off-the-record one and needs to be kept confidential at this time. I think we'd all agree that it is likely to take some...

    Oct 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM

  10. Sawdust replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    An acknowledgement that trust is shot to pieces and needs to be rebuilt and a little patience is needed. Sawdust.

    Oct 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM

  11. Sawdust replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    This afternoon, I have spent two hours in conversation at Pickering Station. I am now more optimistic about the future prospects for the NYMR. Sawdust.

    Oct 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM

  12. Sawdust liked burmister's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    HSTs are Diesel Electric so the engine is not connected to the transmission, the power required and thus developed is delievered by electricity to the traction motors adjusted by the controls via either DC Generators ( older rolling stock and...

    Oct 5, 2026 at 11:25 AM

  13. Sawdust liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    She doesn’t look it.

    Oct 5, 2026 at 8:44 AM

  14. Sawdust replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I let her read this thread. Sawdust.

    Oct 4, 2026 at 11:19 PM

  15. Sawdust liked Sulzerman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    There's a GWR 5 car and a 9 car set stored at Ely. They were giving away 143/144 a few years ago. Mend the roof and job's a good un.

    Oct 4, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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