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    The Britannic Explorer (Belmond Trains)

    I’ve seen a few interior photos of the Britannic Explorer....
    Post by: twr12, Jun 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM in forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos 2025

    I believe there has been, for many years, a conspiracy between Network Rail, DfT & ORR to allow lineside vegetation to grow and not be controlled....
    Post by: twr12, Jun 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM in forum: What's Going On
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    Tornado

    Certain members of this forum thrive on bad news. And if there is no bad news, they make up their own bad news!
    Post by: twr12, Jun 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Perhaps the living wage legislation which has increased pay for heritage railway staff, has exposed the previous meanness of heritage railways to...
    Post by: twr12, Jun 7, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    WCRC Private charter 9/05/25

    I know. I said RSR99 Reg 4, not Reg 5.
    Post by: twr12, May 11, 2025 in forum: What's Going On
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    WCRC Private charter 9/05/25

    There appear to be certain parallels with LSL’s Class 121. Which does not have a RSR99 Regulation 4 Exemption, but has certainly been on the...
    Post by: twr12, May 11, 2025 in forum: What's Going On
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    Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

    The original receipt from Woodmans may or may not still exist. And any subsequent changes of ownership share(s) may or may not have been properly...
    Post by: twr12, Apr 27, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    So £2.8M salary costs. Based on £14,000 x 202 days of operation. In isolation, willy waving a number around does not show how much of a...
    Post by: twr12, Apr 21, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Tornado

    Meanwhile, Transport Scotland has declared that they have no intention of ECTS being installed in Scotland.
    Post by: twr12, Apr 14, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025

    Wasn’t that the trip when LSL took a coach away that was not included in the sale of Mayflower?
    Post by: twr12, Apr 14, 2025 in forum: What's Going On
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Do you have data on the radii of those curves?
    Post by: twr12, Apr 7, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Coupled wheelbase of a WC is 14’9” Driving wheels 6’2” diameter. WC minimum curve = 5.3 chains. Jubilee driving wheels 6’9”. I don’t have any...
    Post by: twr12, Apr 6, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Out of interest, what work is outstanding to do to 34101 for it to be operational? Wheelsets, axleboxes, frames, motion, running gear Boiler...
    Post by: twr12, Apr 6, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Well yes, in terms of monetary cost. Lineisclear appears to have a defeatist attitude, he’s not the first accountant type person to try to apply...
    Post by: twr12, Apr 4, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    A higher fare for steam haulage on a preserved railway! Have you ever wondered whether you are in the wrong game John?
    Post by: twr12, Apr 4, 2025 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK