Mainline connected heritage railways

The Tall Controller

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Re: Mainline connected heritage railways

« Reply #15 on: July 12, 2009, 22:24:22 »

have you tried the Barnstable - Exmouth line?? The trains that run on that are practically heritage! Grin


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Re: Mainline connected heritage railways

« Reply #16 on: July 12, 2009, 22:27:01 »

Quote from: Rob T on July 12, 2009, 22:24:22

have you tried the Barnstable - Exmouth line?? The trains that run on that are practically heritage! Grin

fit for purpose!


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Mookiemoo

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Re: Mainline connected heritage railways

« Reply #17 on: July 12, 2009, 23:30:42 »

I take for granted I live on the doorstep of SVR - so many American friends I've taken on that!


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Btline

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Re: Mainline connected heritage railways

« Reply #18 on: July 13, 2009, 00:03:38 »

I would definitely recommend the SVR for visitors wanting a true heritage route.

I have been on many heritage lines, (but not all the aforementioned) and it is the only one where I feel they run it 100% heritage.

i.e. no modern tickets, signalling, on train announcements, etc.


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Andy

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Re: Mainline connected heritage railways

« Reply #19 on: July 13, 2009, 09:01:57 »

I was at the WSR last month for the mixed traffic gala to relive the hydraulic era of my youth and had a fantastic time. I can't recommend it highly enough - friendly and helpful staff, loads of atmosphere and lots to see. Tornado was there, too. Have also visited the SDR and P&DR, and while the former is definitely the better choice for the purists, the latter has a very scenic route and a great holiday-line feel. Am hoping to get to the Bodmin & Wenford and Dartmoor Railways later on in the year.


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