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YorkyLad liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Going back many years bow, there was a plan to build the NYMR equivalent of the Engine House at Grosmont. it was in the 1980's and would be known as the Bellwood centre and primarily intended to hold out of ticket locos under cover but with much...
Feb 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM -
YorkyLad liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It shouldn't be difficult to run those "internal" trains, and they do, but clearly they aren't well enough promoted. Nowadays, as well, one of the slots is frequently taken up by a lunchtime diner, which may be profitable but is possibly also...
Feb 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM -
YorkyLad liked Ploughman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Extending the loop to summit will pose some problems as has been pointed out over the years. In the past when the various stretches of track have been renewed, the opportunity to realign the curves has been taken. In some cases the amount of slew...
Feb 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM -
YorkyLad liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Can't agree with you on this one. A lot depends on why you believe the railway is there in the first place. When it was first established it was viewed by the National Park Authority as a means of accessing the National Park; that's why they...
Feb 7, 2026 at 1:32 PM -
YorkyLad liked Sawdust's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
One part has commonality with other stock. The wheelsets are standard LNER "heavy" 10" x 5" journals as used on Gresley buffet cars, BGs and Beavertails, amongst other things. When 79 was first being assessed for Whitby running, one of the...
Feb 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM -
YorkyLad liked Sulzerman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
1410 from Pickering gave an afternoon out. Restricting it to just Mondays, by not letting ordinary people on the diner, destroys journey opportunities and income.
Feb 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM -
YorkyLad liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I'm latching on to a small part of that @Steve but I find it just incredible that management have praise in Moors Line (yes its finally arrived!) for prioritising safety by stopping trains over Bridge 42 in December, yet last February it was...
Feb 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM -
YorkyLad liked Guitar's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
How would I fix it? Well since you asked... Firstly a business mindset, we need £7m a year to run, I want to try and make £12m a year, that way even if I miss by £4m we made a £1m surplus. Idea #1) If they're going to try and be a business...
Feb 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM -
YorkyLad liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I personally think the management have got stuck in the cutting mentality. Rather than really focus on how to pull people in they cut services and operating days. Not running everyday of the school holidays at least for the local area is always...
Feb 3, 2026 at 8:29 PM -
YorkyLad liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I find the NYMR such a frustrating railway in recent times. I'm currently a member of three railways including this one. Of the three the NYMR is historically my favourite, the one I would choose to live next to if I could. The combination of the...
Feb 3, 2026 at 12:18 PM -
YorkyLad liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Up to a point. What would be useful is for the railway to up its game in sharing information with its supporters, and to work to build trust with those supporters. The actions of the NYMR's leadership are what have brought this about, and it is...
Feb 3, 2026 at 12:16 PM -
YorkyLad liked Enterprise's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Like them are not, @60044 's posts are about the railway. @Lineisclear has been persistently evasive in his posts, and I am grateful to @60044 and others who have tried to elucidate what is probably going on. I was once a regular visitor and...
Feb 3, 2026 at 12:16 PM -
YorkyLad liked Sulzerman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Mem Members are not the big cash source. Millions come from running trains and providing supporting shops and catering. Over the Xmas period the Bluebell ran trains, and by early January the public were informed of the results. Almost one...
Feb 2, 2026 at 12:43 PM
