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  1. silversteellady liked neildimmer's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    Yesterday i was originally just going to go to Hellifield to see Blue Peter pass, but due to weather forecast of heavy rail in decided to head to Carlisle, (which as it happened was a good choice as i have seen videos of it pouring with rain at...

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  2. silversteellady liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    I definitely escaped the worst of the day's rain with my morning trip. It looked horrendous, my thanks and admiration to John, Shep and Nige for braving the elements and posting some excellent images, despite the conditions. In the past I have...

    Jun 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM

  3. silversteellady liked FearOfManchester's post in the thread Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

    Spotted this Ashley station update earlier whilst perusing: [MEDIA]

    Jun 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM

  4. silversteellady liked oldmrheath's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The NYMR said that lack of steam operation due to fire risk was responsible for poor visitor numbers in the early season 2025. If steam is so important why is diesel substitution so accepted? I know it's early this year in terms of full line...

    Jun 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM

  5. silversteellady liked ykin01's post in the thread Mid Suffolk Light Railway.

    Waggon und Maschinenbau (W&M) Diesel Railbus No: E79963 has arrived on loan from the East Anglian Railway Museum for the month of June and baring any unexpected failure is ready for its first running day this Sunday 7th June (further running days...

    Jun 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM

  6. silversteellady liked ykin01's post in the thread SVR Summer Gala - 18&19 July.

    Holly Bank just been confirmed/announced on the SVR Facebook page.

    Jun 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM

  7. silversteellady liked Johnb's post in the thread Colin Gifford.

    In 1964 I received a copy of a book as a birthday present that changed the world of railway photography for me and a whole generation, Decline of Steam. It meant the more adventurous (or foolhardy) would brave wind, rain and cold to get images...

    735am 61994 Nr Corrour 29-10-11.jpg Jun 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM

  8. silversteellady liked raisborough.smith's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    This is great news and hopefully be able to get there .thank you for the details.

    Jun 4, 2026 at 2:33 PM

  9. silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread 6024 King Edward 1.

    GWR No. 6024 King Edward I to Visit the NVR We are delighted to announce that GWR No. 6024 King Edward I will be visiting the NVR over the weekend of 10–11 October. This will be the first King Class locomotive to operate over the former LNWR...

    Jun 4, 2026 at 2:33 PM

  10. silversteellady liked 45698Mars's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    With torrential rain off and on all day, most of my shots today were, in my opinion, below par. Below are the best of a mediocre bunch. https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55312687859/in/photostream/...

    Jun 4, 2026 at 12:22 AM

  11. silversteellady liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.

    [ATTACH] The S&C really did itself proud weather wise today, wind, rain and plenty of it greeted the inaugural 'Fellsman' rail tour headed by No. 60532 'Blue Peter' as it worked 1Z46 away from Helwith Bridge over the River Ribble heading for...

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  12. silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    https://www.nymr.co.uk/about/memberships/become-a-member/ £60, £150 or £500 per year for an adult. Middle one is the best value if you plan to visit more than three times a year. I wonder how much uptake there'll be for collecting Moorsline from...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 9:36 PM

  13. silversteellady liked torgormaig's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    To answer some of this . I'll start with the Black 5's. The two on the line are from different batches so have different size springs. It seems that 44806 has now broken four springs in as many weeks and has used up all its spares. I understand...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 8:25 PM

  14. silversteellady liked Kje7812's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Given the rather demanding nature of the line, that feels very low.

    Jun 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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