willjam39

I certainly learnt a little bit when stopping for a chat on Sunday :) Especially discussing how weather and light change the look of a scene.

Although there has been a statement which says the NRM are reviewing what to do with Scotsman as its deal with Riley's comes to an end at the end of Dec. So be interesting to see if she is to be retired to heritage lines only.

It is a common issue atm with everyone's costs going up at the same time. The sale of assets mentioned does make me wonder who will buy these if all lines are struggling.

Who ever is maintaining their rolling stock wiki page is on the ball! I saw a FB post earlier today about seeing it on the move and it was listed under the SVR stored rolling stock (with a pic of it on display). I've just been back to check something and its already on the former list. The article does seem to indicate it was a popular engine, surprised they didnt announce it was for sale more widely (unless i missed it)

Aqulia was a fairly recent addition from memory and had formed a big part of their plan to keep the golden arrow dining experience on the rails. wonder what changed

Attempted suicide at a preserved railway, that isn't something I've heard of before. Is it a common issue on heritage lines as it is on the mainline?

Ivor would certainly get my vote

Sadly it looks like some vandals damaged the signal box at Orton Mere by setting light to it. Such a shame for for the volunteers :(

That would get families in which does bring in much needed revenue! Its not a bad shout guys

I like many put Ivor in the suggestion box so hopefully one day one will appear!

HI, I shall have a look to see how easy it is when i get home later. Thanks for the quick response

HI, has anyone had a squeaky Victory? I finally test ran my silver one and it has a quite audible squeak that hasn't gone away with running in.

I dont know what was/is in OP4 but the idea of selling bits that aren't going to get to the top of the queue to those who would restore and use them seems sound. A good example is the USA tank which was very unlikely to be restored by the railway but has now left to be looked after by someone who will start the job.

Two posts in a row above, one from Blandford and one from Boris, have pulled up the issue of paid staff seemingly taking more out of a railway than they are giving. As someone who isn't involved in running a railway day to day, what has changed in the last decade to bring in the need for more "staff"? I am involved in a different heritage transport world which requires high regulation and specialist skills but still is hugely dependant on/ run by volunteers

That would be a shame for the narrow gauge market. the Thomas range has provided some nice basis for 009 engines.