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Hirn gefällt Steves Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
A Black 5 turns the scales at 125.5 tons, a 4MT tank at 86.7 tons. That’s a tad short of 39 tons the tank doesn’t have to move around (that’s about the same as a mk1 full of passengers) so will have to do a lot less actual work. They are both...
17 Mai 2026 um 02:34 -
Hirn gefällt toplinks Beitrag in dem Thema West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless.
17 Mai 2026 um 02:30 -
Hirn gefällt Steves Beitrag in dem Thema West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
A largely volunteer organisation is much more likely to cover its costs than one employing a large number of staff.
17 Mai 2026 um 02:25 -
Hirn gefällt 62440s Beitrag in dem Thema West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Ah yes, this may well work in practice but will it work in theory?
17 Mai 2026 um 02:18 -
Hirn gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
I can't help thinking you are seeing problems where none need exist. For example - the railway knows it needs to overhaul a loco, and has the capability to do so in its own workshop, but no budget. Support charity raises money from an appeal and...
17 Mai 2026 um 02:18 -
Hirn gefällt flying scotsman123s Beitrag in dem Thema West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Gift aid? Surely one of the charities would be the better vehicle for this. Otherwise what's the point of them?
17 Mai 2026 um 02:12 -
Andy Moody antwortete auf das Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If that is the case. Why don't you contact the CEO directly with your views and Ideas how you think the NYMR should be run, Instead of keep blathering away on this forum. To be honest it is all getting rather boring.
17 Mai 2026 um 00:40 -
60044 antwortete auf das Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The NYMR CEO apparently does not read posts on Nat Pres - if she did she would certainly have discerned what the tealeaves were saying by now - but just in case she is struggling with the fact that all the messages on this forum are anything but...
16 Mai 2026 um 23:57 -
paul1609 antwortete auf das Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think you're correct, but it's one of those various shades of grey rather than black and white situations with a mix of volunteers, employees and contractors at most railways
16 Mai 2026 um 23:23 -
Steve gefällt toplinks Beitrag in dem Thema West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless.
16 Mai 2026 um 23:23 -
Steve gefällt Pete Thornhills Beitrag in dem Thema West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Facts about what? John, with respect, If we are talking about that awards ceremony, it’s all there in black and white on their website. I’m not continuing this conversation here other than to say if those assumptions aren’t correct then why...
16 Mai 2026 um 23:21 -
Steve gefällt 35Bs Beitrag in dem Thema West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
An old argument about which there’s little new to be said. As I’m seeing in another context, probably the most important thing that leaders can do is minimise the perception of difficulty as people do need to take on those duties. As for the...
16 Mai 2026 um 23:17 -
alts1985 gefällt free2grices Beitrag in dem Thema GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala Announcement! ''We’re delighted to share that our Signal & Telegraph team will be at Broadway Signal Box during the gala, offering visitors an exclusive opportunity to explore inside. Take a closer look at the...
16 Mai 2026 um 23:12
