silversteellady's Recent Activity
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silversteellady liked LMS2968's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
As I said, Steve, we don't know why but it was a common comment from several drivers, and these were BR men and not from preservation. It applied to all the class and not just 2968; they said the same about the Horwich Crabs too. Remember that...
Aug 8, 2026 at 9:56 AM -
silversteellady liked 3855's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
I was privileged to be rostered driver on 2968 during it's post gala appearance at the ELR last autumn. I was impressed by it, a very nice machine. Having driven 42765 on many occasions i would describe the Stanier version as being sure footed...
Aug 8, 2026 at 9:54 AM -
silversteellady liked peckett's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Railway Mag report that smoebox numberplate 42968 was sold to the groupe at G W Railway Auctions on 18 July, for £950.Photo attached of 2968 at Chorley Wood with a Steam on the Met ,Watford to Amersham train ,4TC unit and class 20 on tow.
Aug 8, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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silversteellady liked ghost's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Just make a minor alteration to the carriage... [IMG]
Aug 8, 2026 at 9:54 AM -
silversteellady liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Fellsman 2026.
The S&C Fellsman 05 Aug 2026 with D213 Andania hauling 11 & D1924 Crewe Diesel Depot Several months ago, when I booked a trip on the Fellsman I chose a trip that was later in the year in the expectation that any early season fire risk would have...
Aug 8, 2026 at 9:53 AM -
silversteellady liked Rail Ranger's post in the thread The Dinting Railway Centre.
Two factors in the demise of Dinting were BR wanting a fortune to retain the main line connection (which they in fact took out when Dinting couldn't afford the increased fee) and the very real fear that the Manchester-Glossop/Hadfield line would...
Aug 8, 2026 at 9:52 AM -
silversteellady liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
80097 now officially announced
Aug 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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silversteellady liked Dan Hill's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
Looks stunning! Hoping to catch 6024 for the first time at the Nene Valley Railway in October.
Aug 7, 2026 at 1:34 AM -
silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ja2CFUSoL/ Spud 1 unveiled in Great Western green.
Aug 7, 2026 at 1:34 AM -
silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 34039 Boscastle WC class.
The tender brake shaft has now been painted black! [ATTACH] Also to be seen are the fitted bolts with painted heads, so the final assembly of this item is just about to happen. On display over the "Deltic" weekend on Loughborough platform was...
Aug 7, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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silversteellady liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread Blaenavon Steam Gala 25-27 September.
Andrew Barclay 'Victory' is the final visitor
Aug 7, 2026 at 1:31 AM -
silversteellady liked Big Al's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
What a great offer for people at Sheffield Park. All within the station signalling limits and controllable, plus a nice open air experience.
Aug 7, 2026 at 1:31 AM -
silversteellady liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread The Dinting Railway Centre.
The loco shed at Ashchurch was the original one at Toddington, built by the DRPS and always known as the Dowty shed at Toddington back in the day. The nearest original railway built loco shed to Ashchurch was at Tewkesbury, ironically located...
Aug 7, 2026 at 1:29 AM -
silversteellady liked 2J66's post in the thread The Dinting Railway Centre.
Your memory is correct. I started as a volunteer there in c1969 when the intention was to open the line between Stubbins Junction (on the current ELR) and Haslingden Grane Road where the overbridge had been taken out. The removal of the track...
Aug 7, 2026 at 1:29 AM
