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  1. Wagoniester replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.

    I'd need to find the article, but a few years ago the NYMR was cited as saying passenger numbers went down by at least 50% whenever steam was stopped for lengthy dry periods. I'm certain another has more recently said they see a 70% drop in...

    Aug 6, 2026 at 8:41 AM

  2. Wagoniester replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    The timetable has been updated for this weekend - both the 33 and 73 now running in addition to the Hastings DEMU, and 65 substituting for 72 on BV rides. https://www.bluebell-railway.com/special/special-weekend-timetable/

    Aug 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM

  3. Wagoniester replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    One diesel-hauled set with Pullmans serving breakfast/cream tea, a Thumper, and a Terrier doing brake van rides... worth a visit I say! It might be no On Parade, but that's quite appealing even for a steam nut like I.

    Aug 5, 2026 at 12:55 PM

  4. Wagoniester replied to the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.

    The animosity I have witnessed seems to be derived from a member of footplate crew who is now at one railway having left the other after a fairly high profile 'situation' a few years ago. The fallout of that still seems to be lingering. That...

    Aug 2, 2026 at 12:08 AM

  5. Wagoniester replied to the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.

    Given the animosity between LR and ELR, I'm doubtful of 7754 being the answer...

    Aug 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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