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  1. gios liked The Dainton Banker's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.

    Great news, and nice to see that they have now made provision for small and occasional donations. Suitable for those of us with limited and irregular income :) !

    Jun 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
  2. Paul42 liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I think the reference was to the Station Hotel. However, I tend to agree with the "rabbit hole" comment - the needs of working volunteers and hotel guests are distinct, and trying to serve both may mean that neither is done well. Not to mention...

    Jun 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
  3. green five replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    The latest Watercress Line In the loop video posted at the beginning of June has an update which says that 30506 will return to traffic in a few months...... [MEDIA]

    Jun 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
  4. black5 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    It isn't worth it on a regular basis for the mainline connection. That comes into its own during special events such as the Beer Festival but on a normal day it's seldom used. That is why we changed our standard timetable to do away with...

    Jun 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
  5. silversteellady liked Chris86's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.

    Suits it, the round style one rather looks like it has a red nose!

    Jun 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
  6. silversteellady liked Mrcow's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.

    134 now with 120's smokebox door handles :) [IMG]

    Jun 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM
  7. Johnb liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    It isn't worth it on a regular basis for the mainline connection. That comes into its own during special events such as the Beer Festival but on a normal day it's seldom used. That is why we changed our standard timetable to do away with...

    Jun 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
  8. Steve liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I think the reference was to the Station Hotel. However, I tend to agree with the "rabbit hole" comment - the needs of working volunteers and hotel guests are distinct, and trying to serve both may mean that neither is done well. Not to mention...

    Jun 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
  9. 35B liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.

    It isn't worth it on a regular basis for the mainline connection. That comes into its own during special events such as the Beer Festival but on a normal day it's seldom used. That is why we changed our standard timetable to do away with...

    Jun 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
  10. Chris86 replied to the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.

    Suits it, the round style one rather looks like it has a red nose!

    Jun 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
  11. Chris86 liked Mrcow's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.

    134 now with 120's smokebox door handles :) [IMG]

    Jun 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
  12. Miff liked H Cloutt's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.

    Exactly. We shouldn't imagine problems which probably not arise.

    Jun 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
  13. Chris86 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    It's interesting that the press release put out by the HLF when the grant was awarded said "Building a new volunteer hostel at Grosmont." so they obviously thought things would be different. It would be even more interesting to read what was...

    Jun 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
  14. 35B liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Apologies I'd missed Steve's post including the Pickering Station Hotel. Nonetheless the hotel game is a very demanding low margin operating space. Whilst I agree a business could make a good go at creating a railway themed hotel experience, I...

    Jun 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
  15. JMJR1000 liked JBTEvans's post in the thread Nunney Castle.

    LSL's confidence was correct! [MEDIA]

    Jun 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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