silversteellady's Recent Activity
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silversteellady liked big.stu's post in the thread NVR Wagon Group Updates.
Apologies for the lack of recent updates - it's all been a bit complicated! A couple of weeks ago I suffered a heart attack. I'm fine, and living only a ten minute blue light run from Papworth, one of the world's finest cardiac units, was...
Jul 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM -
silversteellady liked green five's post in the thread RTC: End of Southern Steam - 9/07/26.
Looks like the Bluebell has something special lined up for June next year...... This arrived in my emails today:[ATTACH] Sent from my XQ-BT52 using Tapatalk
Jul 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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silversteellady liked Steve's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
There are several railways that have more than one loco of the same type and I’m sure there would be an outcry if it was suggested it was not a good idea. In any case, the Danish F class tanks are ideal locos for the NVR and, not being...
Jul 9, 2026 at 11:01 PM -
silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
It also helps it's not been out of traffic for long, rather than sitting outside for several decades.
Jul 9, 2026 at 11:01 PM -
silversteellady liked garth manor's post in the thread South Tynedale Railway..
This is a small operation that struggles with support , a bit hard to provide extra departures and freight.
Jul 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM -
silversteellady liked Britfoamer's post in the thread South Tynedale Railway..
Thanks for the replies, I have read elsewhere they struggle for support being located to where they are, That's why we intend to support them. I'm going to scrap the mainline steam over Shap even if it's on time it means I would only get to...
Jul 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM -
silversteellady liked SECR 65's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
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Jul 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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silversteellady liked Nathanjw032's post in the thread Nene Valley Railway.
The costs of the overhauls of the other two locos, which are considerably bigger, will take more time and more money than the 654 project put together. 654 is also in better condition. This is also a totally separate organisation to the NVR - we...
Jul 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM -
silversteellady liked City_Steam's post in the thread South Tynedale Railway..
I braved public transport and the damp weather on Saturday to make a brief first visit for the gala. Not the intensity of activity you'd normally expect at such an event, but this friendly place has a genuine light railway feel (balcony end...
Jul 9, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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silversteellady liked NGChrisW's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.
I think the Renishaw Heisler would be top of my list to see on display, if only so I could pose this on its prototype! Possibly not the most practical loco for VoR services however….
Jul 9, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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silversteellady liked NeilL's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
L150 in the heat today [ATTACH]
Jul 8, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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silversteellady liked Hicks19862's post in the thread North Norfolk Railway General Discussion.
Just announced on the FB page that the N2 will be officially returning to service on 17th July. Good to have an ex-LNER locomotive back in operation. Hopefully to be joined by the B12 next year and the Y14 in the not too far off future.
Jul 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM -
silversteellady liked timmydunn's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.
Another Collection X gem has appeared out in the open! It's the Borsig, "Sotillos", late of the Sabero Railway. In related news - and full disclosure - I have recently joined the Vale of Rheidol Railway company (part time, it's a 6 hour commute)...
Jul 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM -
silversteellady liked timmydunn's post in the thread The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News.
Could be! Never say never at the Rheidol. It does have similar power to our 2-6-2Ts - but frankly there isn't a need for it to be restored. There's already a lot of backup - including a hefty Garratt. There are two Collection X locos in the...
Jul 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
