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silversteellady liked DcB's post in the thread Gartell Light Railway.
Sad announcement on FB, "Open Day on 26th October 2026 will be the last for the Gartell Light Railway." "We do intend to keep things operational for a while for special events, just to keep the railway alive a little longer, without the...
Jul 3, 2026 at 3:34 AM -
silversteellady liked Britfoamer's post in the thread ELR Diesel Gala 2-5 July 2026.
Couldn't make the morning so the resurrection of 8069 was missed. I spent the afternoon at Heywood, here's a handful stills. Rammy and Irwell Vale planned for tomorrow, riding Saturday, Bolton Street for Sunday. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Jul 3, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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silversteellady liked Andy2857's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
4150 sounds fantastic. Hard to beat a prairie on the valley.
Jul 3, 2026 at 3:32 AM -
silversteellady liked cksteam's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
I do wish them well with Derek and the 'new' F class. Though I would one day love to see No 101A steam again. Its now over 20 years since that engine moved under its own steam. I don't know what the appetite there is for another big engine after...
Jul 3, 2026 at 3:31 AM -
silversteellady liked Nathanjw032's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
So the overhaul plan of locos is flexible, but as it stands 101 is still being looked at as the next big engine to go in - however if benefactor was to come along and propose all the money to fund something else then that could change...
Jul 3, 2026 at 3:31 AM -
silversteellady liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
That's certainly my understanding. Although I'm a member of the NVR, I have to say I've not been there since 92 Squadron left...
Jul 3, 2026 at 3:31 AM -
silversteellady liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
Again, not wishing to be negative here but the NVR is still asking for money for its "resilience fund". Is the ESPS going to be a self-financing operation? Because you do need a railway to run engines on. I can certainly see the attraction of...
Jul 3, 2026 at 3:31 AM -
silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
I'm sure @Nathanjw032 will confirm, but the plan was for 101 to enter the works once 73050 is complete. It'll be a few years though, unless some mystery benefactor gives the railway loads of money.
Jul 3, 2026 at 3:29 AM -
silversteellady liked burnham-t's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
As a fan of small steam engines, I think the F class looks really cute. Two will be even better!
Jul 3, 2026 at 3:28 AM -
silversteellady liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Railways and People.
The message from Evri said it was left in the porch![ATTACH]
Jul 3, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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silversteellady liked Eisenbahn Träumer's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Hey all, attached you will find my YouTube Video from this years Cotswold Festival of Steam. I was there on Whit Monday and even though the timetable was changed shortly before I arrived it was a perfect day. Thanks to all volunteers and...
Jul 3, 2026 at 3:24 AM -
silversteellady liked Kje7812's post in the thread SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Western Afternoon: [ATTACH]
Jul 3, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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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
