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silversteellady liked Alan Kebby's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
It’s owned by 6695 locomotive company, always has been and not been sold. Just let a bit of a nomadic existence since leaving Swanage. Originally went to WSR, then Swindon & Cricklade and then Avon Valley. Now it seems Swanage wants it back. The...
Nov 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM -
silversteellady liked Alan Kebby's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Both 30053 and 80104 are expected back in service next year. No need to hire anything in. So even without 6695 they will be in a very good position steam loco wise by this time next year.
Nov 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM -
silversteellady liked dan.lank's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
That’s a very cool piece of memorabilia to own! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nov 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM -
silversteellady liked free2grice's post in the thread GWSR General Discussion and Operations.
News of the final weekend of 2027 service trains and for visitor 45110. <BJ> Farewell to the Black 5 We’ve had an amazing six months with this beautiful locomotive, and this weekend is your last chance to travel behind her. She’ll run with the...
Nov 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM -
silversteellady liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
Fairly sure they will still find a use for the Bulleids and the U. Swanage needs more than 5 steam locos in its rotation for the number of locos they need operable throughout the running season, they're not about to kick them out because there is...
Nov 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM -
silversteellady liked RWJP's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
And on that note, 6695 has arrived at the railway this morning. Unfortunately I couldn't take a picture as I passed it driving the other way, but it was approaching Norden at about 10:15 this morning. It was rolling chassis, boiler and lower...
Nov 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM -
silversteellady liked Daddsie71b's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
From the CEO: We’re delighted to announce that our old friend GWR Collett 56xx class no. 6695 will be returning to Swanage Railway this week for the final stages of its repair work! We’re hoping to have the opportunity to run this lovely...
Nov 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM -
silversteellady liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
Best I can find at the moment. Ray. [ATTACH]
Nov 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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silversteellady liked marshall5's post in the thread Isle Of Man Steam Railway.
The weather was just about perfect for the final day of the 2026 IMR timetable. No.13 Kissack was working out of Douglas while MNR No.4 Caledonia was working out of Port Erin. The photo below shows Caley preparing to depart with the 14.00 ex...
Nov 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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silversteellady liked Paul42's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
A few more photos take on my phone this time.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nov 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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silversteellady liked free2grice's post in the thread Dean Forest Railway steam gala 31/10 & 1/11.
Thanks and appreciation from the DFR. <BJ> ''I would like to say a very big thank you to all of our volunteers and staff who have made this Gala weekend such a big success. Over the two days I have had many complimentary comments from visitors...
Nov 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM -
silversteellady liked pmh_74's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
It's a good solution for a 'less than lovely' wagon though, and most railways can find one or two of those...
Nov 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM -
silversteellady liked Will RL's post in the thread RTC 2026.
[IMG] On the blocks for the first time in ..?
Nov 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
