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  1. torgormaig antwortete auf das Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Yes, we all did our bit, although it was not very challenging. We were a bit disappointed that the diesel was put on the front but it was no big deal. Peter

    15 Januar 2026 um 22:11
  2. torgormaig gefällt The Gricing Owls Beitrag in dem Thema Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    I will stay in the background for any visit I make this weekend, as there is a much better variety of my peers visiting. And they look in much better condition than I do! As I only visit heritage lines when the full dinosaur criteria is met, ie....

    14 Januar 2026 um 15:20
  3. torgormaig antwortete auf das Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    No that is not the case. The problem with the bridge was known about and I understand that plans were in place to deal with it. However it has since been overtaken by events. I have heard that part of the problem is the increased rate of river...

    14 Januar 2026 um 10:07
  4. torgormaig antwortete auf das Thema Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    We have one well known dinosaur who regularly visits this thread - sounds like he has become an attraction in his own right:). Do dinosaurs travel free as well? Peter

    14 Januar 2026 um 08:33
  5. torgormaig erstellte einen Anhang in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    [ATTACH] I think this sums up the current situation, taken from the staff newsletter dated 12/1/26. It seems that we need to be patient while the assessment is carried out but there is a promise that we will be kept informed as things progress....

    20260114_074732 (1) copy.jpg 14 Januar 2026 um 08:14
  6. torgormaig gefällt 35Bs Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I'm surprised that you credit management with such a high level of competence! In a choice between cock-up and conspiracy, I'd have said the evidence for cock-up is overwhelming

    13 Januar 2026 um 14:28
  7. torgormaig gefällt huochemis Beitrag in dem Thema Austerity 2-8-0 query.

    The extant ones are not ex-BR but I remain very sceptical that the BR ones were modified.

    13 Januar 2026 um 12:29
  8. torgormaig antwortete auf das Thema Austerity 2-8-0 query.

    I wonder why? A characteristic of their steel box was the three arch tubes which not only theoretically improved steaming but also supported the brick arch. I can't see these being replicated in a copper box. Peter

    12 Januar 2026 um 12:23