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buzby2 replied to the thread 35028 Clan Line to Exeter: 12/10/24.
I wonder if 35028 hauls the ECS from Southall to Willesden, with a diesel on the rear, and the diesel then tows everything into Waterloo: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U29103/2024-10-12/detailed Or, does the diesel run round in...
Oct 11, 2024 at 3:33 AM -
buzby2 liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
So yesterday afternoon about 16:25 the sun came out and the sky over Swanage turned black. With the last service due to leave in about 15 minutes I said to my wife I hoped it stayed like it until the train departed. Of course it did not, heavy...
Oct 11, 2024 at 2:20 AM
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silversteellady liked torgormaig's post in the thread GWR 3205.
Not exactly new though is it? It has been on YouTube for almost a year now. Has there been a progress report since then? It is a loco that I'm quite fond of as I first saw it as the yard pilot at Evercreech Junction in April '65 just days after...
Oct 11, 2024 at 1:01 AM
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Bluenosejohn liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Our wagon #723 has been brought back into the shed and so welding has continued with all but one floor sheet welded in place. The outside has been largely undercoated and a start made on the top coat. Our sales stand was busy on the sunny...
Oct 11, 2024 at 12:17 AM
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Paul42 liked gricerdon's post in the thread British Pullman 2024.
Its Clan Line so it can take any load! There is also a big difference between 12 coaches of MK1 or 2 stock and the Belmond stock of mainly Pullmans which I estimate to be about 473 tons tare as opposed to 395-435 tons tare. In that respect the NR...
Oct 11, 2024 at 12:15 AM -
Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
At non-railway attractions, I've seen two general schemes: The Gift Aid price is a premium over the normal price (typically about 10%). Gift Aid can be reclaimed on the whole amount, and typically the premium is redeemable in shop or cafe; entry...
Oct 11, 2024 at 12:10 AM -
Paul42 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
The annual ticket is another interesting nuance - you run the risk that you convert a ticket for which some people are currently prepared to pay £130 into one offering basically the same amenity value for £33, just in exchange for £8 in Gift Aid...
Oct 11, 2024 at 12:08 AM -
Paul42 liked Steve's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
The annual pass is another consideration, as is anyone who might travel twice or more during a year and pay the full fare. You have immediately reduced your income from those people as they will not be paying out as much. One lost additional...
Oct 11, 2024 at 12:07 AM -
Paul42 liked Steve's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Most of what you've said is spot on, Tom. With regard to VAT, I don't think there is a connect between that and gift aid and that zero rating and gift aid can co-exist. This has obviously been discussed with HMRC and they have agreed on that...
Oct 11, 2024 at 12:07 AM
