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YorkyLad liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I genuinely wonder about this.. Presumably Grosmont used to cope with a train load at a time stuck there before a possible return, before the Whitby connection was made. As for Whitby itself, is it the golden goose? Or is it a noose in this...
Apr 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM -
YorkyLad liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos 2025.
The day dawned dull, the early morning sun did its best to find a way through the high grey cloud, but the best it managed was a pale yellow glow. The cloud grew thicker, any hint of the sun was gone and gloom pervaded. Sunny day after sunny...
Apr 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM -
YorkyLad liked iwr's post in the thread Saphos 2025.
Note to @BigAl. They may not be. Once Northern Belle declared diesel running only, I (and no doubt others as well) would have stopped looking at that thread, as that would not interest me in the slightest. OK it is still running, but that is...
Apr 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM -
YorkyLad liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
If there is a choice between Maisie antics and Big Al's utterances keep the feline updates going Young Whistle
Apr 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM -
YorkyLad liked D1002's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
I do find that @Big Al can have a strange attitude at times. There really is nothing wrong with @Oswald T Wistle posting updates on Maisie in What’s Going On and I don’t see why it isn’t acceptable to post traffic info on the same thread. There...
Apr 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM -
YorkyLad liked billbedford's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
very much agree keep it up
Apr 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM -
YorkyLad liked osprey's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Keep up the good work, all your posts are appreciated, particularly by myself. I find them fresh, light hearted, that's what life should be...,
Apr 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM -
YorkyLad liked D1002's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Keep posting the Maisie updates in What’s Going On:).
Apr 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM -
YorkyLad liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Thanks Al. Yes I am well aware of the thread but funnily enough I didn't create it - it was created by a moderator? who chose to move my post about the death of Diego to a newly created thread. As Diego had developed his own "fan club" in the...
Apr 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM -
YorkyLad liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
It was a lovely sunny day and a journey to see Tornado was almost mandatory. There was only one obstacle, I had an eye test appointment in the early afternoon - would I have sufficient time to get to . . . ? The nearest spot is Leyland but I'm...
Apr 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM -
YorkyLad liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think as much as anything it is the psychology; nudging £50 feels like a lot in a way that sub £30 doesn’t. Added to that is the change in “annual pass” fares. Last year you could get an annual pass for £49. This year it is £180. At which...
Apr 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM