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

    And most importantly in my opinion (and because of their structure - although other structures can provide similar results) they retain the engagement and support of their volunteers and members. THAT as I have said before, will be the defining...

    Sep 18, 2026 at 10:21 PM
  2. Jark91 replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Imagine if the railway: mobilised their volunteers... communicated with them openly... focused on running the steam locomotives they have available... used their marketing department (employees: 5 to 17?) to advertise those steam services...?...

    Sep 18, 2026 at 10:21 PM
  3. Paul42 liked Sheff's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The more I read about the doom and gloom surrounding the NYMR, and by extension the future of some other heritage operations, the more I find it difficult to countenance in the light of the regular positive financial reports in the house magazine...

    Sep 18, 2026 at 10:21 PM
  4. Steve liked Sheff's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The more I read about the doom and gloom surrounding the NYMR, and by extension the future of some other heritage operations, the more I find it difficult to countenance in the light of the regular positive financial reports in the house magazine...

    Sep 18, 2026 at 10:20 PM
  5. 21B replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    And most importantly in my opinion (and because of their structure - although other structures can provide similar results) they retain the engagement and support of their volunteers and members. THAT as I have said before, will be the defining...

    Sep 18, 2026 at 10:17 PM
  6. Jark91 liked Sheff's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The more I read about the doom and gloom surrounding the NYMR, and by extension the future of some other heritage operations, the more I find it difficult to countenance in the light of the regular positive financial reports in the house magazine...

    Sep 18, 2026 at 10:15 PM
  7. johnofwessex replied to the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.

    Well tomorrows passengers have enough time in Bristol to visit Severn Beach

    Sep 18, 2026 at 10:14 PM
  8. Sheff replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The more I read about the doom and gloom surrounding the NYMR, and by extension the future of some other heritage operations, the more I find it difficult to countenance in the light of the regular positive financial reports in the house magazine...

    Sep 18, 2026 at 10:13 PM
  9. johnofwessex liked free2grice's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.

    Most people turn to drink after a visit to Bristol ;). [BJ]

    Sep 18, 2026 at 10:13 PM
  10. johnofwessex liked free2grice's post in the thread Flying Scotsman Main Line Railtours Autumn 2026.

    Timings for Flying Scotsman's railtour to the WSR on Saturday, 19th. Note the light engine movement at Bristol TM. <BJ> Bristol and Minehead - Fox & Edwards : Vintage Trains 5Z40 0624 Tyseley Steam Trust to Stourbridge Junction...

    Sep 18, 2026 at 10:12 PM
  11. Buckeye liked Fireline's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    Never mind the heritage loss. The loss of having the weight of the water over the driving wheels would render it less useful. Not saying it couldn't do the job, but it wouldn't be an improvement.

    Sep 18, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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