Re: RTM Election

["Edward Slee" <ews3@ozemail.com.au>]

Agree.
I suppose my point is that, for many visitors to Thirlmere (especially the
non-enthusiasts that actually comprise the bulk of paying visitors), it is
the condition of the amenities that will really determine their final
impressions, and whether they will recommend the museum to their friends as
a worthwhile experience.  Accordingly, funds must be balanced on the things
enthusiasts want (ie restored trains) and what customers expect (ie. clean
toilets with nappy change tables etc, somewhere to buy and barbeque / eat
some lunch, and decent paths so they they don't trip up as they walk around
he exhibits.)

Having said that, I beleive a small outlay of funds could drastically
improve the appearance of some of the static locomotives, eg. 5096 and 3085.
Basically all they need is a lick of paint and some grease on the moving
parts - and then they can continue in storage without being an eyesore.  A
compromise is needed for such cases, based on pragmatic assessment of what
can be afforded.

Ed


Darren Yates wrote in message <3638f6fe.0@occy.pnc.com.au>...
>The other reason McDs is successful is that it's food (for better or worse)
>is at least clean and easily accessible.
>I know this beloved toilet block must be good but people actually have to
>have other reasons for going.
>McD's don't make money on the toilets...
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>Cheers,
>Darren Yates
>Firebox recordings [http://www.firebox.bluemountains.net.au]
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>Edward Slee wrote in message
><719g0b$jp2$1@reader1.reader.news.ozemail.net>...
>>Any museum that thinks that clean toilets don't matter...
>>will also be wondering why they don't get any customers.
>>
>>Believe it or not, clean toliets are a very large part of McDonald's
>>success - travellers know that the toilets will be modern and cleaned at
>>least within the hour.  They're not so sure about the local petrol station
>>or cafe though...
>>
>>Congratulations to RTM for spending money on such a vital project
>>
>>
>>Matthew Geier wrote in message <7163l4$9nt$1@metro.ucc.usyd.edu.au>...
>>>In article <715lh5$2m$1@nnrp1.dejanews.com>,
>>> <catchpoints@my-dejanews.com> wrote:
>>>>D'oh.
>>>>
>>>>My spy system is not what it used to be.
>>>>Apparently, the 5 unfortunates who got elected are:
>>>>Graeme Bell, Ted Mullett, Brian Woolley, Barry McMahon & Mark Jackson.
>>>>
>>>>I guess the voters got what they wanted, as opposed to the Museum
getting
>>what
>>>>it needs.
>>>
>>> Well I tried to vote - infortunatly I left it a little late and forgot
to
>>>sign the envelope and it got returned - with insuffcient time for me to
>>>re-submit it.
>>>
>>> Last year I forgot all together. I did get a valid vote in the year
>before
>>:-)
>>>
>>> The trouble with an organisation like the RTM is what the members want
>and
>>>what the museum needs are sometimes to very different things - and with
>>>various lobby groups pushing their own barrows often the end result is
the
>>>members dont get what they want AND the museum doesnt get the direction
it
>>>needs....
>>>
>>> I think the classic problem is the failed steam engines and the diesels.
>>>The diesel 'silver service' train is making money, something that is
>>>badly needed. But Id guess most people who could be bothered to even be
>>>a member want to see steamers running. The members want to see steamers
>>>hissing and roaring. The museum needs the cash flow from the smelly
>>diesels.
>>>You cant win. Money is needed to keep the steamers steaming.
>>>
>>> ps - any one who has tried to use the disgusting facilities at Thirmere
>>>wouldnt say the new toilet block is a waste of money. That money should
>>have
>>>been spent years ago.
>>>
>>
>>
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