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Thakeham5 liked Avonside2's post in the thread Bord Na Mona.
Arrived From Bord Na Mona Yesterday . 2 No. Hunslet Locos at the Cavan and Leitrim Rly in Dromod Co Leitrim No 384 and 340
Jun 7, 2024 at 12:07 PM -
Thakeham5 liked Avonside2's post in the thread Bord Na Mona.
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Jun 7, 2024 at 12:07 PM
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ghost liked Jamessquared's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
To take an example from the WSR accounts. In 2013, staff costs (which are fixed) represented 26% of the company's turnover. In 2023, they represented 34% of the turnover. The service level is less now, but the impact is that the fixed staff...
Jun 7, 2024 at 12:07 PM -
Paul Grant replied to the thread [Jun 7, 2024] Strictly Bulleid 2 7th-9th of June at Swanage Railway (Swanage Railway).
Having a peek at the webcams, both Swanage and Corfe Castle appear to be decently busy without looking overcrowded.
Jun 7, 2024 at 12:06 PM -
ghost 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 12:05 PM -
Matt78 liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
A bit of an update in the world of Spa Valley. We've had a very busy year so far, albeit compared to some attractions or other railways these figures aren't quite as large. So far this year we've carried 20,596 visitors and that has resulted in...
Jun 7, 2024 at 11:59 AM -
Matt78 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
To take an example from the WSR accounts. In 2013, staff costs (which are fixed) represented 26% of the company's turnover. In 2023, they represented 34% of the turnover. The service level is less now, but the impact is that the fixed staff...
Jun 7, 2024 at 11:58 AM -
Matt78 liked 21B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Indeed so, and Mk1s are generally quite good at living outdoors. Yes we are seeing a lot of heavy overhauls now, and the door pillars, rigger plates and crash pillars are often needing to be partially of completely replaced - but that is after...
Jun 7, 2024 at 11:57 AM
