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  1. MikeParkin65 attached a file to the thread Vintage Trains 2025.

    Leaving Worcester on the outward run this morning, Fernhill Heath. [ATTACH]

    IMG_7723.jpeg Nov 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM

  2. MikeParkin65 liked AlexGWR1994's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2025.

    [MEDIA] Here's my footage of 7029 Clun Castle sounding incredible on the Final Shakespeare Express of 2025 on Remembrance Sunday. I filmed her at Salwarpe Foot Crossing, Lapworth and Danzey Stations. I hope you enjoy it.

    Nov 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM

  3. MikeParkin65 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    With 80135 coming on stream, I doubt much will happen with 80136. It will probably join 76079 & 75029. IMHO, the NYMR needs to budget at least £800K a year for locos, £300K for coaches and £400K for infrastructure work, ideally more.

    Nov 8, 2025 at 10:58 PM

  4. MikeParkin65 liked Matt37401's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I see a lot of similarities with the SVR in the recent past and what’s going in North Yorkshire at the moment, is there someone like Gus up there atm?

    Nov 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM

  5. MikeParkin65 liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The SVR is still a heritage railway, the NYMR is no longer in that category. The work of the LNERCA is up there with the best of any carriage restoration group, and it is thus a great shame that is isn't either appreciated or valued by the...

    Nov 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM

  6. MikeParkin65 liked Matt37401's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The SVR’s Great Western set is a wonderful example of what can be done if you choose to do it properly, the recently completed disabled buffet (can’t think of its number) is an absolute work of art.

    Nov 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM

  7. MikeParkin65 liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I think this is unfortunately the result of so much focus being put on short term financial pressure and not enough on the longer term. Whilst I'm not saying the short term didn't need action, I think the balance moved far too much. What's the...

    Nov 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM

  8. MikeParkin65 liked acorb's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.

    I would suggest just a big a nod to all at Tyesely too, given they did the vast majority of the work on her overhaul. I do hope there is some freedom to work with other operators other than LSL (as was hinted at by the owners of SNG when they...

    Nov 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM

  9. MikeParkin65 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Yes really enjoyed it - I thought Piglet did a really good job of explaining what he was doing and why, it was properly educational. Even my wife was interested!

    Nov 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM

  10. MikeParkin65 liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I watched it on catchup yesterday and thought it was a really good advert for the railway. I was never a great fan of the last TV series the railway did with its fake drama added in, though there were good bits. The new one seems much more down...

    Nov 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM

  11. MikeParkin65 liked Dumb buffer's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I watched it last night and it was a lot better than the Channel 5 programme. Less cheesy.

    Nov 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM

  12. MikeParkin65 liked James McLeish's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.

    First time viewing of the Duke for myself (In one piece and steaming at least), and what a marvel; Almost took our socks off passing through Oxenholme this evening! Here's some video efforts from the day: [MEDIA]a

    Nov 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM

  13. MikeParkin65 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Sticking to the NYMR issue, my sister and family visit Whitby annually. A trip on the NYMR use to be a 'tradition', they've been disappointed by diesels (usually fire risk subs) but been 'encouraged' by me. But last year they didnt ride because...

    Nov 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM

  14. MikeParkin65 liked lappinp's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.

    Rubbish photo from the bus to work just as it leaves was able to hear the distinctive whistle as it left. . [ATTACH]

    upload_2025-11-6_7-5-20.jpeg Nov 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM

  15. MikeParkin65 liked frazoulaswak's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.

    BR Standard Class 8P 4-6-2 No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester approaches Hartford station with the northbound Saphos Trains Royal Scot charter on Thursday 6th November. [ATTACH] Cheers,

    EOS 5D Mark IV_251106_7670.jpg Nov 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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