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torgormaig replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I see in another thread that the LSWR Brake Third 1520 is going to be carrying passengers at Hopetown, Darlington. Is it going away for long? Peter
Apr 23, 2026 at 7:39 PM -
torgormaig replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Sadly the NYMR used to be well able to plan and execute such a project as proved by the replacement of Bridge 30 in the early months of 2010. That was a massive undertaking by any yardstick and the planning was thought out well before it became...
Apr 23, 2026 at 7:32 PM -
torgormaig replied to the thread Northern Belle 2026.
Danny you do like to get excited about non events. This is a perfectly normal NB operation whereby those picked up first are dropped off first. I'm sure that if anyone needs to leave the train early it can be arranged with the Train Manager and...
Apr 23, 2026 at 2:56 PM -
torgormaig liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think just in fuel terms, shunting is more costly than you might think. (That's a subjective view based on having done lots). Essentially, stopping and starting is more costly than running at an even speed. You also have to think about what...
Apr 22, 2026 at 9:31 PM -
torgormaig liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It's not a Stills boiler; its TTO 43654. Can't you read? ;) I note that, when Moors Line was first re-vamped a couple of years ago, the names of the paid editorial team that replaced volunteer editor John Hunt was proudly mentioned on the back...
Apr 21, 2026 at 9:26 PM -
torgormaig liked paul1609's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Think you'll find that most heritage railways are like this and help out where possible, there's very much a all of one "company" ethos in my experience.
Apr 20, 2026 at 10:28 AM
