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North West Regional Railways loco hauled mk1 and MK2 lasted until at least summer 2000, and probably 2001 so ties in with the class 101 Ian

Nice photos David, but you seem to have a typo, it's Gummers Howe! Kind regards Ian

Whilst our local MP is busy supporting WCR he also seems to have been told that a tamper reported hitting a underground water pipe some 53hrs before the accident. He seems to be turning into a real railway enthusiast! https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/24226692.track-damaged-two-days-derailment---tim-farron/

No. Tim Farron is Kendal area, ours in Carnforth is David Morris

Practicing a 25 mph run🤔 If fitted with CDL, do the coaches have to have the external lights or could a different method be used? Ian

https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/news/jacobite-letter-from-mps-re-wcr Just found this on WCR web site So still no exemption, but now getting MPs to try and get one 🤦🏻 Ian

Err... https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:62568/2024-04-05/detailed My mate tells me of this shunting into Carnforth this morning of a rake of very shiny mk1's in WCR livery! Anyone any thoughts anyone? Whilst I try and find a photo? Kind regards Ian

Hi Tony, I can only apologise, on reflection the word "hater" was perhaps not the wisest choice on my part, and it was not aimed at anyone, and I do respect both your views and informed responses. Ultimately, I personally feel that we probably both have a similar wish for a safe and speedy outcome that is acceptable to all parties concerned (rail industry/law makers/passengers and so on), just sometimes what sounds right in my head as I type can be read in a completely different manner thous giving a different spin on what I'm trying to say. Kind regards Ian

Hi Tony, I fear you may have misinterpreted the point I was trying to make, there should be no exemption or exception to the law that is currently in place. What was simply trying to imply was that a realistic date should have been set many years ago for CDL. Then after that date, if it doesn't have it, if doesn't run in passenger service. What one man calls a "safe work around" for not having CDL may not be seen the same by other! And for clarification - I am neither a supporter or hater of WCR or any other TOC for that matter. I know people that have worked for them, and people that still do. And most importantly to myself, I don't discuss the politics of their work place with them, likewise we don't discuss the politics of mine. Likewise, I am fully aware of the reputation of both WCR and the owner. Kindest regards Ian

Slightly of top, but kind of relevant.. I work in an Emergency Department (Can't use the word Accident any more), I would say that a good 95% of thus type of injury we see is from the so called professionals that take short cuts/refused to use safety equipment, not the DIYers of the world! So like I say kind of relevant to this situation? But ORR ban does leave me with the question of why this ban doesn't seem fair. Maybe they should have had a cut-off date that applied to all operators with no work around/exceptions. As a comparison the current road laws don't say that when car tyres are down to minimum tread they need to be changed, but if Mr Jones two doors down has the same issue he can drive with them on dry days so long as he promises to change them at some point in the next 18 months! Just a thought Ian

Lakeside station (and track bed) was still owned by BR then, BR still owned the boats on Windermere Ian

Every time I pass the golf course there it's under water! But I suppose that pre Furness Railway the golf course would have been in the sea. Ian

Hi all, I'm not sure if this is the right/best place to post this! I'm involved with a very small model club, someone suggested that we apply for "Charity status". Google tells us that there are a number of model railway clubs that have applied for this and managed to get it, yet others haven't! This leaves us with a number of questions... Have any of you good people done this? How long did it take? How complicated was it? Why do some clubs get granted this yet others don't? Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks Ian

I had wondered that myself, but then the fixed/inbuilt ones could be made to flash 🤔

Hi all, A random question which had never occurred to me untill my 4yr old grandson pointed it out! Why do locos, units, driving trailers have fixed non flashing tail lights whilst the battery powered tail lamps flash? Granted that the battery ones were a replacement for the oil ones could gave the impression of flashing, but is there any need for them to flash,? Thanks in advance. Ian