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Great video prm57 We had a great time and hope our visitors did to.

HM181 your comment although probably well meaning isnt quite correct, HI VIZ is not ALWAYS a requirement and often we get praised by visitors and photographers for only wearing hi-viz were the rules require it. We have a robust, agreed and approved as well as often reviewed SMS and the relevant Railway Inspector/HMRI/ORR rules for OUR operation which are ALWAYS complied with or else we are removed immediately from trackside duty by the relevant Manager. I am one of the people you mention as booked shunter driver along with another booked shunter driver and the Duty Controller and we have just finished one shunt behind us on the bay siding and waiting to cross (on the approved crossing point) to do another across the other side of the yard as soon as the light loco movement towards the tower had come to a hault. You would be most welcome to visit us to see our operation for yourself. I don't want to start any arguments and your posts are very appropiate and well informed but just because you have vast knowledge about BR / Network Rail operations does not mean the same always applies to other lines. I was a little dissapointed as it implies we were not following correct procedure but rest assured we were working extremely hard for FREE to run a safe and enjoyable railway so you and others can enjoy things like prm57 excellent video. sorry for the long post and hoping we can continue to enjoy each others posts.

Regards