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  1. jnc liked SECR 65's post in the thread Minimum age for volunteer crews.

    Yes, there is the 9F Club, for 9-16 year olds, which I have some involvement with. The tasks undertaken, all under supervision of numerous experienced adults, include: Cleaning of engines from ground level Breaking of wood for lighting up of...

    Jul 24, 2026 at 12:28 AM

  2. Steve liked 21B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    I am not so sure. This is based on a few minutes on the internet only so could be wrong but: Coal produces about 9000kWh per tonne. Diesel about 12700 and Rape oil about 10800. On the assumption that the loco would burn 3 te of coal @£400 per...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 11:51 PM

  3. Steve liked Sulzerman's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Good loadings today. I saw plenty of people coming off the 1555 arrival at Pickering. The station was busy earlier. It's the first Thursday running of the season and I did wonder if the NYMR had missed out on quite a bit of custom by not running...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 11:51 PM

  4. Steffan liked jnc's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.

    If I didn't think about it, I'd be amazed that people don't realize right off that i) diesels are being used because of the demonstrated fire risk, and, moreover, that ii) it's horrible that they are abusing volunteers who generally have nothing...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 11:46 PM

  5. GW 5972 liked 03-1010's post in the thread SVR Summer Gala - 18&19 July.

    Had an amazing Weekend at the SVR, thank you very much to everyone, who made it possible! Here is my Video-Fotage: [MEDIA]

    Jul 23, 2026 at 11:43 PM

  6. City_Steam liked black5's post in the thread Threlkeld Steam Gala 24-26 July 2026.

    [MEDIA]

    Jul 23, 2026 at 11:34 PM

  7. The Gricing Owl replied to the thread RTC 2026.

    I can't see any reasonably straightforward alternative to that Al. But there could be one I've missed of course. Bryan

    Jul 23, 2026 at 11:19 PM

  8. Big Al replied to the thread RTC 2026.

    So Eddystone is going to be towed tender first from Swanage to Fareham. That's quite a distance. Just saying.

    Jul 23, 2026 at 11:01 PM

  9. black5 replied to the thread Threlkeld Steam Gala 24-26 July 2026.

    [MEDIA]

    Jul 23, 2026 at 10:56 PM

  10. Devonbelle liked Kingscross's post in the thread Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos.

    6695 is still on site but stopped for firebox repairs. It was expected 6695 would replace the Ferrum until the Avonside was ready, but that plan was foiled by the 6695 firebox issues. It is planned to send the Ferrum away for overhaul and it will...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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