silversteellady's Recent Activity
-
silversteellady liked meeee's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
Yes that's exactly the point. Most of the F&WHR locos have sealed ashpans and spark arrestors which is why there haven't really been any lineside fires during the long dry spells this summer. Visiting engines are rarely equipped in the same way....
Oct 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM -
silversteellady liked meeee's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
So the Victorian vintage bygone whatever you want to call it weekend has been moved to the summer next year. The main reason for this is fire risk. The autumn event will feature some interesting visiting locos that aren't fire risk compliant...
Oct 14, 2026 at 2:16 PM -
silversteellady liked andy50027's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Diesel shed progress report and photos here https://gofund.me/d270a456a not long now till all the diesels are under cover and out of the coming months bad weather…..
Oct 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM -
silversteellady liked class8mikado's post in the thread LSL Ltd / Icons of Steam fleet.
Top and tailed on the blue pullman stock perhaps...;)
Oct 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM -
silversteellady liked Britfoamer's post in the thread Railways and People.
Public timetable says you were supposed to stop Winchcombe. Yeah, but my working timetable says straight through.[ATTACH]
Oct 14, 2026 at 2:14 PM
-
silversteellady liked Chris86's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
Wonder if Tyseley would loan Rood Ashton Hall's tender? Chris
Oct 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM -
silversteellady liked MikeParkin65's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
If we stick to that rule it really limits the chances of those who were actually present at the original event getting to celebrate it again this side of the mystic veil!
Oct 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM -
silversteellady liked Spike's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
King Edward 1 returning to Crewe after its weekend away at the Nene Valley Railway, seen having just passed Rugeley North junction heading towatrds Colwich junc and Stafford.[ATTACH]
Oct 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
-
silversteellady liked Dan Hill's post in the thread LSL Ltd / Icons of Steam fleet.
The information I posted about 4464 was part of a piece on both of LSL's Merchant's, following the news about 35025. Unfortunately LSL say there are no plans for either locomotive, and that the focus is on 4464, with 45231 and 46100 being...
Oct 13, 2026 at 8:04 PM -
silversteellady liked Paul Grant's post in the thread 2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals.
One that I don't think was on our radar. RSH 7597 Zebedee has returned to steam at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway and is now also carrying the name Maggie.
Oct 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM -
silversteellady liked green five's post in the thread The 10A Allocation.
The latest issue of Trackside has a report that suggests 45110 could be heading back to it's old home, the Severn Valley Railway to help out with their Winter/Christmas services as they are currently short of suitable motive power (Class 4 and...
Oct 13, 2026 at 2:51 PM -
silversteellady liked Andy B's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
I was lucky enough to work alongside jjp in his early days of owning 4936 and then also when the collection ‘grew’ somewhat. Jonny had the spirit of the early preservationists and wanted to save everything. His heart sometimes ruled his head and...
Oct 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM -
silversteellady liked acorb's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
As someone the same age as JJP and with a teenage daughter, something like this really hits home. An utter tragedy, I really hope people appreciate the huge contribution he made to the WSR and I hope somehow, that his young family are able, in...
Oct 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM -
silversteellady liked 007's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Simply tragic, no other words for it. No one deserves this, at such a young age, to leave so much behind. RIP.
Oct 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
