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47406 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It looks like the good ol' days are back:) Well, almost. Tomorrow, it's planned to be 100% steam between Pickering and Grosmont with only Pebbles making two round trips between Whitby and Grosmont to spoil things. 926, 2392 & 92134 are doing...
Sep 21, 2026 at 9:07 AM -
47406 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I’ve been involved in the heritage railway volunteering game for over 60 years and I learnt many years ago that the average volunteer will not step up to fill a vacancy. After all, why should you? Unless you have a particular desire to do so you...
Sep 21, 2026 at 9:07 AM -
47406 liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
John, what volunteers (and others) want is the truth and not just spin. I quoted two instances in the Thomas event and Br 42. Simply saying Thomas covered it’s costs is being economical with the truth. By how much did it cover its costs. 50p or...
Sep 21, 2026 at 9:02 AM -
free2grice liked Johnb's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
No railway does a gala like the SVR. A few years ago on holiday I was talking to the chairman of GECP, the group that work steam on the Nice - Digne metre gauge line. He’d been to the SVR gala the year before and still couldn’t believe what he’d...
Sep 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM -
free2grice liked 2857Harry's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
Well Thankyou to you all for your kind comments. We’ve had a blast this weekend. The profits have been superb, but more importantly the good feeling, the good wishes, and the happy faces around the place has been great to see. This gala will go...
Sep 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM -
acorb liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
As I know some on this forum appreciate the open book policy on how we’re doing at Spa Valley, this is the latest finance report I sent out to volunteers last night. Good evening everyone, I wanted to share some excellent news about the Model...
Sep 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM -
clinker liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
As I know some on this forum appreciate the open book policy on how we’re doing at Spa Valley, this is the latest finance report I sent out to volunteers last night. Good evening everyone, I wanted to share some excellent news about the Model...
Sep 21, 2026 at 8:59 AM -
acorb liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
[MEDIA] Footage from my eldest from a fabulous Severn Valley Autumn Steam gala @Matt37401 no worries, I knew you were busy and absolutely for a chinwag another time
Sep 21, 2026 at 8:58 AM -
brmp201 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
As I know some on this forum appreciate the open book policy on how we’re doing at Spa Valley, this is the latest finance report I sent out to volunteers last night. Good evening everyone, I wanted to share some excellent news about the Model...
Sep 21, 2026 at 8:57 AM -
brmp201 liked mikehartuk's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
The team did it - nor as they liked to remind us all was there ever doubt they would! Track is now laid all the way from RVR Bridge No 24 to Salehurst bridleway crossing. That track laying started in June and now, with what were two...
Sep 21, 2026 at 8:50 AM -
billbedford liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
[MEDIA] Footage from my eldest from a fabulous Severn Valley Autumn Steam gala @Matt37401 no worries, I knew you were busy and absolutely for a chinwag another time
Sep 21, 2026 at 8:45 AM -
bobsungod liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
[MEDIA] Footage from my eldest from a fabulous Severn Valley Autumn Steam gala @Matt37401 no worries, I knew you were busy and absolutely for a chinwag another time
Sep 21, 2026 at 8:42 AM -
5944 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
As I know some on this forum appreciate the open book policy on how we’re doing at Spa Valley, this is the latest finance report I sent out to volunteers last night. Good evening everyone, I wanted to share some excellent news about the Model...
Sep 21, 2026 at 8:28 AM
