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Spitfire liked Sidmouth's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
There are social media policies in place and like you were I to do something similar at work I would certainly be subject to disciplinary action .
Jul 18, 2026 at 6:48 PM -
Spitfire liked Jamessquared's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
I think it is quite reasonable that a railway places limits on staff (paid or volunteer) sharing photos where those photos are taken from an area of privilege, i.e. from a viewpoint not open to the public. As an example not related to this...
Jul 18, 2026 at 6:47 PM -
Spitfire liked Chris86's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
Looks absolutely stunning.
Jul 18, 2026 at 6:43 PM -
Spitfire liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Because there are specific local circumstances that lend themselves to local risk assessment differing from the national position.
Jul 17, 2026 at 7:29 PM -
Spitfire liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Official Statement from Jonathan Dunster - “An incident involving 4930 Hagley Halloccurred at Bridgnorth motive power depot on the evening of Sunday 12 July. “The locomotive is currently awaiting assessment, and I’m pleased to report that no...
Jul 17, 2026 at 7:26 PM -
Spitfire liked Sidmouth's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
it is always easy to take a view as an outsider and keep in mind the 1940's decision which was announced and generated an equal amount of debate and has rumbled on and on. What it does highlight is the multiple challenges railway GM's face and...
Jul 17, 2026 at 7:22 PM -
Spitfire liked torgormaig's post in the thread RTC 2026.
I was on the K1 in May 2008 taking the Jacobite stock to Fort William. As was ascended Beattock we found the lineside ablaze. No doubt we would have been blamed for it but for the evidence that it was alight before we got there.[ATTACH] Peter
Jul 12, 2026
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Spitfire liked 45698Mars's post in the thread VT: Ticket to Ride with 7029 - 11/07/26.
A classic example in this photograph of the perils of not clearing lineside vegetation. The metal cabinet didn't catch fire, it was obviously surrounded by vegetation that did and the contents of the cabinet were effectively "cooked". I am old...
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Spitfire liked acorb's post in the thread VT: Ticket to Ride with 7029 - 11/07/26.
Well we thought we were on the move, but now aren't again.. Really feel for VT, seems the communication from NR hasn't been what it should be.
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Spitfire liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread WCR Rail Tours.
[ATTACH] Heading for the hills, SR BoB class N0. 34067 'Tangmere' works today's 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' 1Z64 towards Beckfoot and onwards to Carlisle with Craig Todd driving, Rob Russell on the shovel and Matt Miller Guard [ATTACH] Under...
Jul 12, 2026
