silversteellady's Recent Activity
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silversteellady liked Big Al's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Nice to have the view of a railwayman about the tour. As for Eddystone, it may be new to the main line but it is hardly "new, out of the box". It had been reliably active on the Swanage Railway and only disappeared for a year to be fitted with...
Apr 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM -
silversteellady liked 26D_M's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Cheers, is it now owned by somebody with a connection to the depot? I recall it was sold then left LHR for Ruddington, presumably gone out of ticket and awaiting overhaul.
Apr 27, 2026 at 3:12 PM -
silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
Yes, Andrew Barclay 1245/1911. Been there a few weeks looking at other photos online. Edit - arrival appears to have been late January.
Apr 27, 2026 at 3:12 PM -
silversteellady liked Duty Druid's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
And so another Saturday dawned atop the hill & Muggin's 'Ere wasn't there! A few of the lads were, and they continued bringing our workshop van back from the dead, in between passing trains....... others were engaged with brake van rides on the...
Apr 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM -
silversteellady liked Romsey's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Thanks to everyone who purchased things from the all sales stands, especially Eastleigh Railway Preservation Society. Every purchase helps repairs and overhauls. A great weekend of train, people and bird watching. ( No Gricing owls noted, just...
Apr 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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silversteellady liked Respite's post in the thread Mid-Hants Railway | Watercress Line | Spring Steam Gala 24th-26th April 2026.
68067 had two firebars removed before being put out again yesterday. The driver told me it was now steaming a lot better. As it obviously couldn't be tested it still wasn't entrusted with the three coach rake on its own. The fireman also told...
Apr 27, 2026 at 2:41 PM -
silversteellady liked The Man's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Due to my professional involvement I don’t usually post here. The GBXVIII has landed after 8 days. The tour can only be described as a triumph for RTC & WCR and all of the others who supported it. The black 5 company of Bury turned out two of...
Apr 27, 2026 at 2:38 PM -
silversteellady liked Waterbuck's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
Having just enjoyed my sixth Gt Britain with many familiar faces, I have to agree with others it was another remarkable achievement. We don’t know every hurdle jumped or how high, but there is clearly a lot of work put into making it happen by...
Apr 27, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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silversteellady liked mattspencer's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2026.
[img]The Derby Shakespeare Express by Matt Spencer, on Flickr [img]Passing Friends by Matt Spencer, on Flickr
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:24 AM -
silversteellady liked mattspencer's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
[IMG] Steady Eddy by Matt Spencer, on Flickr
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:24 AM -
silversteellady liked 5098's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
45407 approaches Montrose on Day 6, 23rd April. I chose this location for the composition, and was not expecting the loco to be working on the downhill gradient, but it was a very welcome bonus! [ATTACH] Another 17 pictures of the four Scottish...
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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silversteellady liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Morbarrow is due the annual shortly.- assuming all ok that will nominally give 3 x six coupled locos in ticket (the others being L150/5521 and Haulwen).
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:24 AM -
silversteellady liked alexl102's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
On the note of the Thomas services - I'm absolutely not shocked at the low bookings given the points around price I made a few pages back.
Apr 27, 2026 at 1:23 AM
