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silversteellady liked ficksberglion's post in the thread VT - Shakespeare Express 2026.
Passing Willington on the return to Derby [ATTACH]
Oct 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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silversteellady liked GWR7812's post in the thread Colorado steam railroads.
Two videos of my recent visit (Mid Ocotber 2026) to the narrow gauge railways of Colorado: [MEDIA] K-37 493 on her daily run to Silverton between Hermosa and Rockwood [MEDIA] Doubleheaders on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad featuring K-36...
Oct 26, 2026 at 3:14 PM -
silversteellady liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Gartell Light Railway.
A YouTube video of the final regular running day. [MEDIA]
Oct 26, 2026 at 3:13 PM -
silversteellady liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread East Midlands Railway Trust/GCR (Nottingham).
EDIT: I have been informed that at some point when 8F 8274 was operational on the railway (so between late 2014 and 2017) the loco was in No 5 for winter maintenance which involved removal and remetalling of the connecting rods and crossheads....
Oct 25, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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silversteellady liked jsm8b's post in the thread VT - Shakespeare Express 2026.
Sunshine and strong winds for 'Clun Castle' at Elford this morning. [ATTACH]
Oct 25, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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silversteellady liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Before the true arrival of Storm Boelo I popped out to HX to see the first FS trip return. A father and son on the bridge under an umbrella meant I could keep dry in the car and use them as a gauge of the train approaching. In addition to the gas...
Oct 25, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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silversteellady liked Johnb's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.
Some of mine, good bad and indifferent from the last week of the season. Locations are - Kinlocheil, Polnish, Locheil Outwardbound, Glenfinnan Summit, Loch Nan Umnah Viaduct, Morar Viaduct crossing the UKs shortest river, bursting out of...
Oct 25, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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silversteellady liked beavis's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway Autumn Steam Gala - 24th & 25th October 2026.
[ATTACH] Furness 20 at Sheringham. October 24th 2026.[ATTACH]
Oct 25, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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silversteellady liked Fireline's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
USA tank 65 is back in one bit, and made it as far as Tenterden yesterday. More work to do, and running in, but it's back.
Oct 25, 2026 at 12:57 PM -
silversteellady liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Leighton Buzzard Steam Gala 24 &25 October.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] As a prelude to the gala a photo shoot was held at Pages Park on Friday. Here’s something from after dark.
Oct 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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silversteellady liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Another photo shows the final layout to good effect. Next step is complete the short extension to the rear so we can get the 5 x MK1 service set under cover at last.
Oct 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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silversteellady liked 007's post in the thread 1994 Blue Peter incident.
I think the significant damage caused to Blue Peter sets it's apart from incidents that did not result in damage. Also when I started this thread, images of the damage was particularly hard to get hold of and the footage seems like it was some...
Oct 24, 2026 at 4:24 PM -
silversteellady liked Robin's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Email from Nick Ralls to those of us who have booked: Dear Passenger, Despite the best efforts of Vintage Trains and the Severn Valley Railway the intended locomotive - Stanier Mogul no. 13268 will not be ready to haul The Worcester Shakespeare...
Oct 24, 2026 at 3:53 PM -
silversteellady liked James McLeish's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Better late than never! Here's my own coverage of the weekend [MEDIA]
Oct 24, 2026 at 12:03 AM -
silversteellady liked acorb's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Message from Vintage Trains, the Mogul won't be ready for 8th November unfortunately.
Oct 24, 2026 at 12:03 AM
