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Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by sycamore, Sep 17, 2020.

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  1. StoneRoad

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    Ooohhh

    Pleased to see that news about Naklo.


    And a piece of information - If you like old British motorbikes, some of the AJS & Matchless Owner's Club annual rally participants are visiting on Saturday, 30th August 2025, and travelling on the 13:00 train.

    I'm part of the team hosting the rally, but not on any of my m/bikes ...
     
    StoneRoad, Aug 26, 2025
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    Couple of shots of Naklo DJI_0017-2.jpg DJI_0035.jpg DSC_5424.jpg back in play
     
    henrywinskill, Aug 28, 2025
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    Not quite sure that the full story is in the public domain, but in appears that the STRPS Trustees have evicted "Woolys" from the Crossing Cafe wef the 30thJan2026.

    I'm very surprised, as I was looking forward to eating there on Sunday ...

    and especially given the trouble / length of time it took to get anyone half decent even to apply, after Dug & Kim retired - they stayed on for another year to help out.
     
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    Railway posted a response, stating un paid utility bills. Truth will come out at some point.
     
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    The info I have seen indicated that those bills were paid, in full, if a little late but before the so-called final deadline.

    It doesn't help that it's winter - a notoriously hard time for cafes - and the level crossing to the car park & hence access to the ST Trail / walking route have been shut so stifling the passing trade.
     
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    At this point not sure. But either way not good. Truth will come out eventually.
     
    Robkitchuk, Feb 7, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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    Aye, there's always at least two sides to any story.

    But the present optics of the situation are that this was handled very sub-optimally, especially from locals point of view.
     
    StoneRoad, Feb 8, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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    Inclined to agree. Local pages really arent happy about it.
     
    Robkitchuk, Feb 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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