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silversteellady liked Calsyman's post in the thread Northampton and Lamport.
EXCITING PLANS! Northampton & Lamport Railway has long held ambitions to erect permanent station buildings at our main station, Pitsford & Brampton. Unfortunately, the original buildings were demolished by British Railways in the 1960s, prior to...
Oct 23, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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silversteellady liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
Well it's all taken far longer than expected, but . . . (quote from CHR facebook page) "Some fantastic breaking news from CHR's engineering team... after a visit from the boiler inspector resident steam engine 2261 has been cleared for traffic!...
Oct 23, 2026 at 5:41 PM -
silversteellady liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Dean Forest Railway steam gala 31/10 & 1/11.
Bearing in mind it is a XC service we are talking about it would probably need to be more than a few minutes:). There have been no XC services the past 2 Saturdays, I guess due to engineering works, so cannot see what has happened recently.
Oct 23, 2026 at 5:38 PM -
silversteellady liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
No, the SVR was contracted to operate the service at a set rate by WMRE. There was no loss for the SVR, it simply had to operate the contractual service it said it would provide and got paid for.
Oct 23, 2026 at 5:28 PM -
silversteellady liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Thank you. Under our structure (and as I'm a director of the Wealden Railway Company) I have the same level of responsibility and control as a CEO would, but I (personally) think it is too corporate a term and prefer General Manager. To be...
Oct 23, 2026 at 5:27 PM -
silversteellady liked Chailey Stowe's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
A lot later than what i would have liked but suppose better late than never! My version of accounts from this years Giants of Steam gala, many thanks to all those involved whether staff or crew for another smoothly operated gala addition. [MEDIA]
Oct 23, 2026 at 2:17 AM -
silversteellady liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Thinking on it, I don't think I've missed a Giants of Steam event since my first one in 2002 when 34027 Taw Valley was the visitor (but had failed on the day I visited). Also having had a look, my runs behind 71000 were almost exactly 20 years...
Oct 23, 2026 at 2:16 AM -
silversteellady liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
7802 has returned to Kidderminster (tender yesterday, loco today).
Oct 22, 2026 at 3:54 PM -
silversteellady liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
[MEDIA] Youngest's footage from Saturday
Oct 22, 2026 at 3:50 PM -
silversteellady liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Delayed by a late running SWR Southampton Bournemouth all stations FS arrival also meant the T3 was delayed on the 14:00 service. As usual the loco seemed to gather a crowd bot on the platform and in Gilbert Road. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Oct 22, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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silversteellady liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
I know Rail Adventure were advertising for steam drivers, but maybe they do not have any yet, or their licence may not yet include steam. No idea but I guess there is a good reason.
Oct 22, 2026 at 3:48 PM -
silversteellady liked dan.lank's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Yes, Camelot has a different whistle fitted for the ghost trains. I believe it’s been borrowed from somebody on staff and it’s from an Australian loco. It sounds quite special! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Oct 22, 2026 at 3:47 PM -
silversteellady liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
[ATTACH] The North London Tank with FO 3068, posed in Horsted Keynes station. This is planned to be part of the SteamLights displays for 2026, and I believe it will be positioned in the Down Yard. Picture from Bluebell Railway Facebook.
Oct 22, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Another productive workday at Rothley with four of us in action... [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] The new fixed end is in place with about half of the welding done! Many thanks to Pat (GCR C&W staff) for operating the crane so skilfully.
Oct 22, 2026 at 3:46 PM
