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Sheff liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Quite. And hence my thought is - do you have to go there all the time? If you remove that constraint, it opens up possibilities on the core timetable, and opens up the available rolling stock and locos; and also provides breathing space to keep...
Sep 2, 2026 at 5:49 AM -
Sheff liked Sawdust's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
One of the problems with running to Whitby is that neither the number or timing of available paths is in the NYMR's control, so everything has to be fitted around them. That is not intended to be either pro or anti Whitby, just a statement of the...
Sep 2, 2026 at 5:49 AM -
Sheff liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think enticing people to get out at intermediate stations will always be difficult, unless there is an absolutely compelling reason to get out there. (Such as Highley on the Severn Valley). If someone gets out and the station occupies them for...
Sep 2, 2026 at 5:48 AM -
Sheff liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
We have different views on this subject. in my opinion the vast majority of people will want to go to either Whitby or Goathland and that is what needs to be catered for. Trying to entice people to go to Levisham, Newtondale or Grosmont will...
Sep 2, 2026 at 5:44 AM -
Sheff liked Sawdust's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
In my experience, the NYMR is different things at different times of the year. Get the fare right and for 8 to 12 weeks a year the trains are full seven days a week. It's the rest of the year, where you need to entice people to come and where...
Sep 2, 2026 at 5:40 AM -
Sheff liked 35B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It could be, but the results of that strategy aren’t exactly looking great - and run four square into the fundamental constraints of the infrastructure. While I’d suggest that some posters are a tad intransigent, I also see the same in reverse
Sep 2, 2026 at 5:39 AM -
RHDRfanatic liked Robin's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Confirmed: Change of date for the Mayflower. Correct decision and well handled IMO.
Sep 2, 2026 at 3:10 AM -
green five liked Steve's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
My experience of S15’s is limited to 825/841 but I have nothing but admiration for them. They may not have the ease of prep and comforts of the BR Standards but they are strong, sure footed and fantastic steamers.
Sep 2, 2026 at 2:55 AM -
blink bonny replied to the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Thanks for that. Very helpful.
Sep 2, 2026 at 2:10 AM -
jnc liked Jamessquared's post in the thread The Dinting Railway Centre.
At least two of the vehicles there came to the Bluebell in September 2008 when the site was cleared. One was a the body of a Craven-era (1850s) passenger brake van and is exceptionally valuable, though as of yet it remains unrestored and not on...
Sep 2, 2026 at 1:50 AM -
jnc liked D7076's post in the thread The Dinting Railway Centre.
Ex MOD now the Llangollen carriage and dmu shed at Pentrefelin .
Sep 2, 2026 at 1:49 AM -
jnc liked OldSchoolTrains2's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Echoing the praise for the Diesels at 65 event, would love to see a regular diesel home fleet mini-gala on the calendar as the size of the fleet is just right for this sort of 'mid-scale' event. The double-headers looked great, but the best...
Sep 2, 2026 at 12:21 AM -
jnc liked brennan's post in the thread Helston Railway.
From the Helston Railway Webpage; "Over recent years it has become clear that there are fundamental differences in governance and direction between Helston Railway Preservation Company Limited and Helston Railway Preservation Society (Charity...
Sep 2, 2026 at 12:21 AM -
Hirn liked Steve's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
My experience of S15’s is limited to 825/841 but I have nothing but admiration for them. They may not have the ease of prep and comforts of the BR Standards but they are strong, sure footed and fantastic steamers.
Sep 1, 2026 at 11:54 PM -
Mick45305 liked 3ABescot's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
My belated photos of last Wednesday's Cardiff special with D400/50050 "Fearless" 47593 "Galloway Princess". An interesting selection of liveries, one of the best traction liveries with Inter-City and the worst, all over blue with small logo on...
Sep 1, 2026 at 11:41 PM
