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  1. Romsey liked Big Al's post in the thread WCR 2024 Railtours.

    Both are possible although one was obviously more important. As for the headcode Victory arrangement, on the Southern that was reserved for breakdowns. I'll just leave that comment hanging there! :)

    Jun 7, 2024 at 11:08 PM

  2. Hirn liked brmp201's post in the thread Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.

    An update from Neil Ferguson: [MEDIA]

    Jun 7, 2024 at 11:05 PM

  3. johnofwessex liked Paul42's post in the thread Dartmouth Steam Railway General Discusssion.

    [ATTACH]

    Screenshot_20240607-184846.png Jun 7, 2024 at 11:02 PM

  4. Chris86 liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Many contributors here already volunteer in the industry, hence we're all curious to see if the WSR has found some magic formula, if the previous claims of needing £1million a year extra to cover long term asset renewal costs was an overestimate,...

    Jun 7, 2024 at 11:00 PM

  5. iancawthorne liked blink bonny's post in the thread Fellsman 2024.

    Life got in the way of doing this yesterday, but I've finally got the video done, Lunds & Birkett. [MEDIA]

    Jun 7, 2024 at 10:54 PM

  6. iancawthorne liked Mike Wylie's post in the thread Lakelander Tours 2024.

    Possession lifts at 1630 for us then goes back on at 1730 after us. Its re planned engineering work after the train was bid and offered.

    Jun 7, 2024 at 10:53 PM

  7. Hirn liked 21B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Yes, but most of the savings will be consumed by inflation and the controllable and achievable savings are maybe 1/12 of the turnover and even then some will be lost because revenue opportunities are lost. It’s spectacularly difficult to reduce...

    Jun 7, 2024 at 10:50 PM

  8. Old Kent Biker replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Part of the reasoning in the planning applications was that the improved parking at Blackmoor Gate would enable visitors to travel to Lynton/Lynmouth without additional vehicle movements into the two towns. Unless and until that can be achieved,...

    Jun 7, 2024 at 10:38 PM

  9. Jimc replied to the thread Tornado.

    It couldn't could it. Which would also be awkward if there were a need for tender first running, to go and turn on a triangle for instance. But I have no idea whether the regulations would permit such an installation.

    Jun 7, 2024 at 10:31 PM

  10. staffordian liked jsm8b's post in the thread Fellsman 2024.

    Helsby just before 9pm, lit from light reflected off white cloud above. [ATTACH]

    _24Z2486 60007 Helsby 050624.jpg Jun 7, 2024 at 10:29 PM

  11. Johnb replied to the thread Tornado.

    With good cause, if they knew there was likely to be an overrun they should not have agreed to accept bookings for mainline work or heritage railways. The Nene Valley particularly have been badly let down.

    Jun 7, 2024 at 10:18 PM
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