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silversteellady liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
If last week was "El Scorchio!" this week saw temperatures fall to more sensible values, throw in some periods of rain and it had become a very much more typical summer. "Flaming June" had gone, into July and the days are becoming shorter,...
Jul 4, 2026 at 11:46 PM -
silversteellady liked Keith Sergeant's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Lakelander passing Brock 04/07/26. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 4, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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silversteellady liked Matt37401's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Bad form to reply to the same post twice but, much as I love my old man I’m dreading it when 82045 comes into traffic next year and how excited he’s going to be…
Jul 4, 2026 at 11:46 PM -
silversteellady liked Matt37401's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
When someone’s Dad has filled the tums of those responsible for 4150’s return to traffic, can you blame him for a bit of a kickback? Think he’s paid for a couple of rivets on it as well, very much entitled to a little play with his new toy
Jul 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM -
silversteellady liked Dead Sheep's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Or the alien invasion at the last Diesel Gala.
Jul 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM -
silversteellady liked steam_mad's post in the thread No 246 Morayshire.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Re-wheeled this week at Bo’ness; boiler now in the final stages at LMS too!
Jul 4, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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silversteellady liked Waterbuck's post in the thread VT : White Rose to York and Scarborough - 4/7/26 (revised).
[ATTACH] Pontefract this morning.
Jul 4, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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silversteellady liked Britfoamer's post in the thread ELR Diesel Gala 2-5 July 2026.
Day three, had a day riding, complaint, not like a true gala - trains ran to time give or take a few minutes! Few shots grabbed whilst changing trains: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 4, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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silversteellady liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
If last week was "El Scorchio" then today was "El Gloomio"! The weather was dull and dreary; one forecast was for sunshine and showers, the other for dull, more dull and duller still with an increasing risk of rain. There had been overnight...
Jul 4, 2026 at 11:42 PM -
silversteellady liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
[ATTACH] There has been much discussion recently about the whistle on this engine and I have to say it was the only noise audible from 'Blue Peter' today as it was pushed around Cumbria. Under abysmal weather conditions LNER Peppercorn A2 class...
Jul 4, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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silversteellady liked acorb's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Yes, just got back from a very enjoyable day out with both manors - in great form at their holiday home! The big blue pointy thing was an added bonus. Glad to have another view of it at Blue Anchor as some inconsiderate oik wandered straight...
Jul 4, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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silversteellady liked torgormaig's post in the thread RTC: Tynesider - 4/7/26.
In simple terms a steam loco is prohibited from using a cross-over between platforms at a station. Therefore you cannot gain direct access to the Blythe and Tyne from the down main at Morpeth. So after unloading passengers onto Platform 2 the...
Jul 4, 2026 at 3:51 PM -
silversteellady liked Belgarath001's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
To red pen something is to underline/mark in your spotter's book with red pen the loco/unit you have been hauled by. Black pen for seen. So Matt is saying someone's Dad (and I'm guessing his as I believe Matt Senior is a long-time SVR...
Jul 4, 2026 at 3:50 PM -
silversteellady liked LMarsh1987's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
Here's something we all can enjoy and no cosplaying necessary ! [MEDIA]
Jul 4, 2026 at 3:50 PM
