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jnc replied to the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Well, Newton's Third Law says that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction; so, if the passengers in the cab are feeling forces, the track will be getting equal and opposite forces. (To get perfect equality, of course, one has...
Oct 8, 2026 at 12:32 AM -
Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think it is the staggering change at the NYMR that is most noticeable. On the Bluebell, since Covid we have hovered around the 30,000 miles per year mark, of which steam is about 80-90%. There have been little fluctuations, but not too far from...
Oct 8, 2026 at 12:32 AM -
jnc liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I can just imagine you standing at Pickering booking office, Tom, and when being asked to pay, uttering those immortal words. 'Ow much!
Oct 7, 2026 at 11:58 PM -
3ABescot replied to the thread G&WR Autumn Mixed Traffic Gala 10-11 October 2026.
Many thanks, sounds great!
Oct 7, 2026 at 11:45 PM -
3ABescot liked Andy B's post in the thread G&WR Autumn Mixed Traffic Gala 10-11 October 2026.
6880 and 45110 face north so chimney first from Cheltenham. 2807 and 3850 both face south. It should be a good chance to also catch up on the overhauls of 35006, 7903 and 7820- all in the David page shed at Toddington.
Oct 7, 2026 at 11:44 PM -
35B liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Well, quite! Though being a southerner, I'd pronounce the "H" ;) It comes back to value. I'm in the somewhat fortunate position that I can afford £100 for a family day out. But it had better be bloody good value for that figure. If we go on...
Oct 7, 2026 at 11:22 PM -
35B liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think it is the staggering change at the NYMR that is most noticeable. On the Bluebell, since Covid we have hovered around the 30,000 miles per year mark, of which steam is about 80-90%. There have been little fluctuations, but not too far from...
Oct 7, 2026 at 11:20 PM -
Steve replied to the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
My guess would be slightly more. 5.35 tons water, 2.5 tons coal, about 2.25 tons for the tank and 0.8 tons for the bunker/ cab back = 10.9 tons. Has it ever been weighed?
Oct 7, 2026 at 11:14 PM -
Steve replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The NYMR does do pay and play, generally using No29. It would be on an individual basis but I suspect that some of the premier division loco owners would baulk at the idea. These locos also command a premium hire fee. Add to this the operating...
Oct 7, 2026 at 10:51 PM -
Steve liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Well, quite! Though being a southerner, I'd pronounce the "H" ;) It comes back to value. I'm in the somewhat fortunate position that I can afford £100 for a family day out. But it had better be bloody good value for that figure. If we go on...
Oct 7, 2026 at 10:39 PM -
5944 replied to the thread G&WR Autumn Mixed Traffic Gala 10-11 October 2026.
Post on wnxxforum.co.uk saying 47105 replaces 24081 this weekend.
Oct 7, 2026 at 10:38 PM -
Gladiator 5076 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I am surprised they have not had D/Ex unless of course the rule book does not allow. They used to fly off the shelves down here, often sold out before I even noticed them. Recently appears they do sell but even a few days before there is the odd...
Oct 7, 2026 at 10:32 PM -
5944 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Well, quite! Though being a southerner, I'd pronounce the "H" ;) It comes back to value. I'm in the somewhat fortunate position that I can afford £100 for a family day out. But it had better be bloody good value for that figure. If we go on...
Oct 7, 2026 at 10:14 PM -
Andy B replied to the thread G&WR Autumn Mixed Traffic Gala 10-11 October 2026.
6880 and 45110 face north so chimney first from Cheltenham. 2807 and 3850 both face south. It should be a good chance to also catch up on the overhauls of 35006, 7903 and 7820- all in the David page shed at Toddington.
Oct 7, 2026 at 10:09 PM -
torgormaig liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think it is the staggering change at the NYMR that is most noticeable. On the Bluebell, since Covid we have hovered around the 30,000 miles per year mark, of which steam is about 80-90%. There have been little fluctuations, but not too far from...
Oct 7, 2026 at 10:05 PM
