silversteellady's Recent Activity
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silversteellady liked Chris86's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
Great news. There seems to have been lots of pseudo J94s turned out over the years (and now the real deal......) have any of them been turned out in LNER liveries? I can't recall any? Chris
Nov 14, 2026 at 12:22 PM -
silversteellady liked Pete Thornhill's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
Yes, Hunslet no.3825 was turned out in LNER black as 8009 at the North Norfolk Railway in the late 90s early 00s. Not my photo but - [ATTACH]
Nov 14, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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silversteellady liked waterbucket's post in the thread GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026.
Mainly because it frees up the steam locos (with steam heat) to work the main passenger services. You could probably ask the same question in regards to Ann hauling the DMU around. So no specific reason other than it's a gala and we're trying to...
Nov 14, 2026 at 12:16 PM -
silversteellady liked andy50027's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
It’s finally finished! after a few weeks delay the diesels are now under cover. many thanks to those who have donated from this forum. There have been some large donations from some people. Photos here https://gofund.me/727352aca
Nov 14, 2026 at 11:57 AM -
silversteellady liked free2grice's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Welcome home Wadebridge. <BJ> [IMG] [IMG] Update thanks to Richard Bentley
Nov 14, 2026 at 11:57 AM -
silversteellady liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
ANOTHER J94 FOR THE SPA VALLEY! Is it too early for Christmas presents?! The cat’s out of the bag! As revealed in the latest edition of Steam Railway Magazine LNER J94 68078 is set to join the Spa Valley Railway in 2027 for testing and...
Nov 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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silversteellady liked Autotank's post in the thread Cholsey and Wallingford.
Just thought I'd share these cracking images of 55034, which is very much at home on the C&WR. Last weekend we ran an intensive service for the Wallingford Bonfire and Fireworks. Tonight (Friday 13th) we are running hourly 1630-2230 and have the...
Nov 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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silversteellady liked dmr's post in the thread Kwvr steam gala 18-21 march.
K1 62005 announced as visiting subject to overhaul completed
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silversteellady liked Davo's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
May be a bit too early mentioning the J72 69023 Joem its due its hydraulic boiler test according to N.E.L.P.G. Facebook group page. Also i don't know if they are old photos of the preserved J72 has the boiler been craned back into the frames as...
Nov 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM -
silversteellady liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
[ATTACH] Finally an answer to the repeated questions
Nov 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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silversteellady liked Miff's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
Certainly is good news - a restoration that started I believe in 2000. Little by little.
Nov 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
