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  1. YorkyLad liked The_Rail_WAy's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    This is exactly the case and to not be running steam locos (except the special Tornado service) right in the summer holiday season as well is really poor. I live close to the line (Whitby end) a haven’t heard a steam engine for ages. MOST people...

    Jul 28, 2026 at 8:14 PM

  2. YorkyLad liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    But it would seem it is taking the risk by using it on Footex workings! In the past diesels have been used to pilot steam locos from Goathland to Levisham through the area of highest fire risk, and I don't recall there being any issues then.

    Jul 25, 2026 at 8:45 PM

  3. YorkyLad liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    This is the second year that the NYMR has dropped to a five day week. Back in February 2025 I received an anomymous e-mail from someone claiming to be a member of paid staff which went into considerable detail regarding the challenges facing the...

    Jul 25, 2026 at 8:44 PM

  4. YorkyLad liked Paul Grant's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    If only there was an Award Winning Communications And Marketing Team

    Jul 25, 2026 at 8:41 PM

  5. YorkyLad liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    As you say, as long as a piece of string. A couple of days to cool down, a day to prepare for the washout, removing washout plugs, mudholes, etc, a day to do the actual washout followed by another day boxing up. Then there's the boiler to fill...

    Jul 25, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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