silversteellady's Recent Activity
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silversteellady liked 26D_M's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
That I recall was documented in a slim book about Blue Peter from the early 70s I recollect having, think maybe bought at Dinting Railway Centre. It was a history of the loco and information about the plans for it in preservation, including the...
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:38 PM -
silversteellady liked Nathanjw032's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
No problem! its going well, the bottom end is almost there, work is currently on going aligning the slide bars and preparing to inspect and trial fit pistons, then finish fitting the sanding gear and vac pipework and the bottom end will be about...
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM -
silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
**ANNOUNCEMENT** 'European Steam Preservation Society' A new society to be based at the Nene Valley Railway has arrived! Built on the history of the NVR and its continental roots, the aim of this new society is to focus on the restoration and...
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM -
silversteellady liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
Good luck to them but I hope they’ve got deep pockets. Buying a loco is the easy bit. Overhauling it is whole different and expensive matter.
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM -
silversteellady liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
Something a lot of people seem oblivious to - and I'd also suggest that once you've steamed it, that's when it becomes a different sort of expensive.
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:26 PM -
silversteellady liked MuzTrem's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
Best of luck to them. It's been sad to see so many of the continental locos and stock leaving the NVR in recent years, when they ought to be the line's USP. Let's hope this new group can help to turn things around.
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:26 PM -
silversteellady liked Nathanjw032's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
Hi all, As chairman of the newly formed European Steam Preservation Society, I thought I’d address the points made above to clarify our position :) Firstly, the group is made up of volunteers who have been involved with heritage steam and...
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:25 PM -
silversteellady liked Chris86's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Is there any news on repairs to the Blue S-160 after it's mishap earlier in the year? Hope the damage wasn't too severe and repairs are going well. Chris
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:42 AM -
silversteellady liked iancawthorne's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
I was discussing the whistle today with a friend and it is believed to be from New Zealand, acquired by Geoff Drury. Today's job at Lazonby: [img] Blue Peter at Lazonby ...and Angerholme: [img] Blue Peter at Angerholme
Jul 2, 2026 at 1:27 AM -
silversteellady liked Old Kent Biker's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I'm pleased to note that the recent L&B video by Keith Edwards has, in just the 12 days since release, been viewed over 23,000 times! [MEDIA]
Jul 1, 2026 at 8:06 PM -
silversteellady liked neildimmer's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
60532 Blue Peter 'The Fellsman' at Hellifield [ATTACH] [ATTACH] i then went down to Keighley to see 55009 Alycidon being collected by 37423 to be taken to the NVR, Photos here if interested, plus lots more stuff from KWVR today...
Jul 1, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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silversteellady liked kieranhardy's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
I tend to avoid the railways in the warmer Months and go to steam rallies but did pop out to see 4150 on loaded test runs this afternoon.... [ATTACH]
Jul 1, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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silversteellady liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Great memories both, thanks for sharing.
Jul 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM
