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silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.
There is good news that the six main forgings for the inner valve gear components (To replace those stolen in 2022) have now been completed, with the relevant certification. They are due for a final inspection before despatch to Daniela Works.
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM -
silversteellady liked Chailey Stowe's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
My latest upload from a few days this Easter holiday linesiding with 2999, 80151 & 73082. Also features 2999 on the GA Diner on the Saturday in the evening sun. Swear that loco gets louder everytime I see her. [MEDIA]
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM -
silversteellady liked 26D_M's post in the thread 60019 Bittern.
That's what I thought too and seem to recollect Tony Bush saying at the time they were optimistic it wouldn't be too bad but naturally wouldn't know for sure until they pulled it apart. Didn't it even have some new wheels made due to cracks...
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM -
silversteellady liked Chris86's post in the thread 60019 Bittern.
I'm surprised that 46100 is considered well worn- I thought she had undergone some pretty significant work quite late on in her last operating spell?
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM -
silversteellady liked 2857Harry's post in the thread 60019 Bittern.
If my sources are correct which I’d say they are 80% reliable - 46100 and 34046 fall in to the “very well worn out” catergory. 45231 resided in the workshop in Crewe in October with minor bits removed (I had seen a photo of that), with the King...
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:36 PM -
silversteellady liked Charles Parry's post in the thread Ribble Steam Railway.
[ATTACH] Called in today as part of a greater Preston area day trip couple with the West Lancashire Light Railway. Never visited before it and it is a great little set up. Train was Furness No. 20 plus four Mk 1s and a royal saloon. Took a trip...
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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silversteellady liked Charles Parry's post in the thread West Lancs Light Railway.
[ATTACH] Called in today as part of Greater Preston area double bill with the Ribble Steam Railway. Another one I had never visited and although the running line is short it makes up for it in charm. Montalban was in steam hauling the...
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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silversteellady liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Again, read what I said to @5944 which is it was the act of putting it on social media and pretending they achieved something and wouldn’t get caught with their pants down that was hilarious. I quite agree it’s bad, much like the magazine.
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM -
silversteellady liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If they win, I'm sure it will make a nice two-page spread in the magazine noting the triumph! Awards like that seem to spring from a perceived lack of self-worth you get in some communications teams, as if they constantly need to validate that...
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:33 PM -
silversteellady liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The hilarious part was posting on social media portraying that they had achieved something when the reality is they got the cheque book out thinking no one would realise. It sums up the incompetence of the management to a tee. You are right...
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM -
silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
That's not hilarious. That's shameful and embarrassing. Constantly begging for money then paying to enter a pointless award ceremony. That's appalling and willy waving of the highest order.
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM -
silversteellady liked green five's post in the thread RTC: Edinburgh Flyer - 04/04/26.
34067 was a brilliant performer and reliable in the early part of her preservation Main Line career. We always looked forward to a trip behind her on the ML as the performance could be quite spectacular and regularly headed out to see her many...
Apr 6, 2026 at 7:24 PM -
silversteellady liked Steve's post in the thread GER/LNER Y5 Coffee Pot 229.
Couldn’t they change it in steam? With Sir Berkeley out of action, as well with a couple of blown tubes,they are not having a good weekend.
Apr 6, 2026 at 12:20 AM -
silversteellady liked Poolbrook's post in the thread Toddington Narrow Gauge.
[ATTACH] We sometimes see rabbits along the line but today was a bit different. Easter Bunny in action on our first day of public operation for 2026. Same again tomorrow. The loco is Justine (Jung 939 of 1906). [ATTACH]
Apr 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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silversteellady liked Big Al's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Went with the family to the MHR today. Had to bite my tongue as the little grandson expressed disappointment that the loco didn't have a long chimney (like the ones in the cartoons) and that he couldn't hear it apart from an occasional whistle....
Apr 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM
