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YorkyLad liked Sulzerman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Steam sells. It's a vital USP of the NYMR. I've seen people turn away when they find out it's not Steam haulage. The present timetable is littered with Ds and ds, how does that look? The diesels themselves are class 37s and a 47, two in BR...
Jul 10, 2026 at 9:05 PM -
YorkyLad liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I don't disagree that the NYMR need to make more of its other stations and be more imaginative with events etc. But I do believe that the main attraction to any heritage railway is the motive power. The NYMR have other features it can utilize...
Jul 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM -
YorkyLad liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think the last part of @cksteam comment was well made though. You have a situation like Bridge 42 that has a massive impact on your operation and removes your key attraction. OK - what can you do? The answer surely has to be "how can we make...
Jul 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM -
YorkyLad liked jonathonag's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
West Coast's Terms and Conditions page, under heading Cancellations and Refunds: "Whilst every effort will be made to operate our services as advertised, West Coast Railways reserves the right to alter the service, which may include the timings,...
Jul 9, 2026 at 9:37 PM -
YorkyLad liked torgormaig's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Correct on both counts Diesel (Class 37)haulage for the afternoon train. All passengers are being e-mailed about this. Interesting to see if any Class 37 fans come north for what could be termed West Highland Heritage traction Peter
Jul 9, 2026 at 9:36 PM
