silversteellady's Recent Activity
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silversteellady liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Somewhere on the climb to Grayrigg or Shap was the place to be, but sadly Oswald is no longer suited to driving to such vantage points then hanging about in the cold - alright not too cold today. Oswald needed a plan and this was it, drive to...
Nov 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM -
silversteellady liked Deepgreen's post in the thread RTC 2026.
Terrible to hear. I imagine the horror for the crew is marginally lessened by the distance from the victim compared to a diesel loco, but hugely traumatising nevertheless. I can't help wondering whether it was a suicide or a trespasser. My...
Nov 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM -
silversteellady liked GWR4707's post in the thread RTC 2026.
Its horrific and hope all involved are getting the support they need/deserve. Such things are becoming depressingly common on the railway at the moment and I suppose by the law of averages it was inevitable that a steam locomotive would be...
Nov 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM -
silversteellady liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Peak Rail General Discussion.
Stairs have been test fitted on the down (Manchester)platform, so now the intermediate landing can be fabricated, and the stair footings too, which just have sleepers for now to get the levels right, the stairs will need to be lifted out again to...
Nov 11, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 6990 Witherslack Hall.
This has been out of action for a while having new superheater flue tubes made and fitted along with some other work. That is now complete and the locomotive is back in steam now.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread GCR 8K/LNER 04 63601.
The frames went back on the wheels earlier this year and work is on-going to assemble the motion. The boilerwork is still to be done.
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:44 PM -
silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 30777 to be overhauled.
The rear bogie is still being refurbished and more work has been done on the frames and motion. The boiler has had new rivets around the foundation ring, but is still awaiting palm stay work.
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:44 PM -
silversteellady liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
First items of stock on road 2 at the carriage shed today. Road 1 on the right will now be extended a short distance to the rear. This will allow us to fit 5 x MK1 in the shed and therefore keep the service set under cover every night.
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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silversteellady liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
Another new arrival at Oswestry today, GWR 'Toad' Brake Van 35225 https://ws.rhrp.org.uk/WagonSurvey/displayvehicle.php?Ref=6ZHTXYG48O3F1LB0Q2UI [ATTACH]
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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silversteellady liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
34081 loading up ready for her move to Riley's. Photo by Matt Hainsworth (ELR) [ATTACH]
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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silversteellady liked black5's post in the thread East Lancs Railway.
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Nov 10, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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silversteellady liked free2grice's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Extremely positive news from Riley & Son. <BJ> ''34007 leaves The Works today on her way back to the MHR, our part of the overhaul is complete''. [IMG]
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:32 PM -
silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Last week saw the fixed end painted, but were are still awaiting the "W" iron to be riveted before we can put the final floor section in and get the wagon finished. We were able to get more rusty bent steel off the two wagons in the yard....
Nov 9, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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silversteellady liked KristianGWR's post in the thread VT - Shakespeare Express 2026.
[MEDIA] My footage from Blakedown, Lapworth and near Edstone Aqueduct. I hope you enjoy it :)
Nov 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
