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North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by The Black Hat, Feb 13, 2011.

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  1. oldmrheath

    oldmrheath Part of the furniture

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    Why are trains restricted to 4 coaches? If it's due to platform length at Goathland why are 7 coach through trains permitted to stop there?

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    I was there yesterday and there was around 40, if that, on the afternoon departure.

    They will need at least 800 people per day at the Thomas event to cover what a very mediocre day on the normal timetable would bring in.
     
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    With through trains, passengers for Goathland are instructed to travel in the northernmost three coaches. If the train is terminating there it stands to reason that all passengers will be doing that. Four coaches will just fit in the platform. ORR requirements are that terminal platforms should be long enough to accommodate all coaches. See RSP5.
     
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