Preserved railways : passenger statistics - Page 2

YorkshireBear · 17th February 2012, 22:44

800,000 .....

Justin Smith · 18th February 2012, 06:53

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Originally Posted by jimmyowl1992

800,000 .....

Well done Jimmy, now for this, I've found an interesting snippet (from RWM March 1962), the Ravenglass & Eskdale achieved 75,000 passenger journeys in 1961, I wonder what it is now ? ! ?

MK Tom · 18th February 2012, 08:08

Are there any stats for shorter lines? I'm thinking especially Northampton and Lamport, Chinnor, Wallingford, Swindon and Cricklade, lines like that.

YorkshireBear · 18th February 2012, 21:24

Well like i said i have every standard gauge and some narrow gauge so ask away.

Ravenglass and Eskdale-120,000
Northampton-20,000
Chinor-15,000
Wallingford-9,700
Crickdale-16,000

WSW · 19th February 2012, 08:28

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Originally Posted by jimmyowl1992

Well like i said i have every standard gauge and some narrow gauge so ask away.

Ravenglass and Eskdale-120,000
Northampton-20,000
Chinor-15,000
Wallingford-9,700
Crickdale-16,000

And what exactly do all of your figures mean, Jimmy?

Steve
www.wsr.org.uk

YorkshireBear · 19th February 2012, 17:19

Estimated annual visitors.

WSW · 19th February 2012, 21:22

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Originally Posted by jimmyowl1992

Estimated annual visitors.

Thanks. But the figures for a "visitor" are not calculated the same way across all railways so isn't it a bit pointless comparing one with another?

Steve
www.wsr.org.uk

YorkshireBear · 19th February 2012, 21:54

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Originally Posted by WSW

Thanks. But the figures for a "visitor" are not calculated the same way across all railways so isn't it a bit pointless comparing one with another?

Steve
www.wsr.org.uk

okay, well its taken from a book i have im sorry. Dont pay attention if you dont think they are representative.

No notes in the book about method used for counting.

Justin Smith · 21st February 2012, 17:46

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Originally Posted by jimmyowl1992

okay, well its taken from a book i have im sorry. Dont pay attention if you dont think they are representative.

No notes in the book about method used for counting.

I don't think it's pointless Jimmy ! ! ! Even if the railways don't use exactly the same definition it's still a good indication of their visitors.
As you add any requested data, could you add it to the main list ? That's what I do with my pet project as and when I get any new info (British railways seat leg room, see my signature below).

YorkshireBear · 21st February 2012, 19:42

Done it justin, will do that in future too.

Justin Smith · 13th June 2012, 18:21

I read an article (on the Bluebell Railway's proposed purchase of its line) in the December 1961 edition of the Railway Magazine which really does throw into sharp focus the achievements of the preservation movement in this country.
To quote :

"Even if the line could be bought, it includes a tunnel and a viaduct - luxuries which no society can reasonably afford to maintain"

Just look at JBs figures for the Bluebell line last year, 175,000 ! And how many lines in operation these days have both of those features which the RWM thought unsustainable. It's incredible really.

skittles · 25th June 2012, 13:12

In their press releases (see http://www.bkrailway.co.uk/something...ul-first-year/) it says they have 65,000 visitors a year. It means passengers who make up the bulk and visitors to the Museum of Scottish Railways and the site in general.

Hope this helps.

Justin Smith · 31st October 2012, 20:59

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Originally Posted by skittles

In their press releases (see http://www.bkrailway.co.uk/something...ul-first-year/) it says they have 65,000 visitors a year. It means passengers who make up the bulk and visitors to the Museum of Scottish Railways and the site in general.

Hope this helps.

It all helps !

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YorkshireBear Established Member Join Date: 23 Jul 2010 Location: Leeds uni (hometown sheffield) Posts: 4,099	Well like i said i have every standard gauge and some narrow gauge so ask away. Ravenglass and Eskdale-120,000 Northampton-20,000 Chinor-15,000 Wallingford-9,700 Crickdale-16,000 __________________ If my posts appear cynical, it is because they are. I blame the morons of this world.

19th February 2012, 17:19	#21
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13th June 2012, 18:21	#26
Justin Smith Member Join Date: 14 Nov 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 455	I read an article (on the Bluebell Railway's proposed purchase of its line) in the December 1961 edition of the Railway Magazine which really does throw into sharp focus the achievements of the preservation movement in this country. To quote : "Even if the line could be bought, it includes a tunnel and a viaduct - luxuries which no society can reasonably afford to maintain" Just look at JBs figures for the Bluebell line last year, 175,000 ! And how many lines in operation these days have both of those features which the RWM thought unsustainable. It's incredible really. __________________ York depot 1970s v modern Health & Safety B****s \| Number of BR stations used 522 Be aware !** British railway coaches seat leg room.

25th June 2012, 13:12	#27
skittles Member Join Date: 19 Aug 2011 Posts: 9	Passenger stats - Bo'ness & Kinneil railway, Scotland In their press releases (see http://www.bkrailway.co.uk/something...ul-first-year/) it says they have 65,000 visitors a year. It means passengers who make up the bulk and visitors to the Museum of Scottish Railways and the site in general. Hope this helps.