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Jamessquared odgovara u temi North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think the other challenge will be maintaining charitable status as well. If your offer is essentially "we deliver a scenic ride to an attractive destination for a couple of hours layover" then how are you different from the mainline charter...
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Jamessquared odgovara u temi Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
For anyone keeping score, 34059 and carriage 2526 came back this afternoon. Tom
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Jamessquared odgovara u temi LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
It’s worth remembering that ultrasonic testing of axles and draw gear isn’t reserved for mainline vehicles: it is a regular part of the maintenance regime of vehicles on heritage lines as well. There are a couple of other considerations. One is...
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Jamessquared liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It's better than that - one adult plus up to 3 children for £60, or two adults plus up to 3 children for £100. An adult day rover in advance is £27 plus kids for a quid, so a couple of visits and you've made your money back. Valid for the...
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Jamessquared liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The problem is that the issue of an offer of deep discounts like this also doesn’t support the hypothesis that there is sustainable demand for the fares being charged. There’s a reasonable question about pile it high sell it cheap (though it can...
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Jamessquared odgovara u temi North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The reality is that last year's pricing model was seen by many people as an annual pass. It may not have been, there may be all sorts of legal nuances about what it actually meant, but in terms of customer perception, customers saw it as an...
14. Lipanj 2025. u 08:09 -
Jamessquared odgovara u temi Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
No, now you mention it I didn't get it this week - nor the Bluebell Times reminder email. But I can't have completely fallen off the list as I did get one today about footplate courses. Most odd. (I'll ask my contacts in the office about it). Tom
13. Lipanj 2025. u 18:44 -
Jamessquared odgovara u temi Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
The latest issue of the The Bluebell Times is now ready to download: Paul Seller is appointed as the new Bluebell Railway PLC Chairman Bluebell Home and Away - ‘Britannia’ and the Hastings Thumper visit the Railway, while ’Sir Archibald...
13. Lipanj 2025. u 12:07 -
Jamessquared odgovara u temi SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Of course running an extensive service is expensive - but swapping steam for diesel isn't the panacea that some make out, because most of the costs of running the service aren't due to the traction. How much does your C&W bill decrease if you...
13. Lipanj 2025. u 09:11 -
Jamessquared odgovara u temi LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Just amongst Bluebell locos, in recent years we've had 73082 to the West Somerset Railway; 592 to Kings Cross and 34059 to Willesden. No 65 also ran on Network Rail under its own power (not towed) in connection with the rebuilding of Network...
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Jamessquared odgovara u temi LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Given suitable inspection, I don't think there is much limit to what can travel by rail. (What's allowed to carry passengers is another matter, of course). Amongst Bluebell carriages, the Bulleids, Maunsells, SECR 100 seater, LBSCR bogie first,...
12. Lipanj 2025. u 19:55
