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silversteellady liked Sawdust's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
There is no shame in hiring in. Frank Pearce correctly spotted an incoming crisis and that season with 34027 and 34072 proved to be a bumper one, quite probably helped by the visitors. Sawdust.
Sep 27, 2026 at 12:06 AM -
silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I admire your optimism. 45428 has been in traffic for more than 8 years. Repair or start the overhaul now? Is 92134 guaranteed to return after its visits to Bluebell and Chinnor? 926 seems to spend 6 months in traffic, 6 months out. I wouldn't...
Sep 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM -
silversteellady liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The info board in the NELPG shed says the Q6 has been pulled for overhaul due to amount of boiler issues found. 2 years early and estimated £500k required.
Sep 26, 2026 at 11:54 PM -
silversteellady liked jsm8b's post in the thread The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26.
Basking in early evening sun at Moreton in Marsh. [ATTACH]
Sep 26, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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silversteellady liked acorb's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
6435, previously of Minehead. Both this and Wimblebury are now in direct ownership of CVR company following a legacy according to our guide.
Sep 26, 2026 at 11:32 PM -
silversteellady liked acorb's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Has now arrived at Cheddleton.
Sep 26, 2026 at 11:32 PM -
silversteellady liked acorb's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Me and my dad had the pleasure of doing the Borders Explorer experience today, what an absolutely brilliant day out, mainly hosted by the GM himself who provided a wealth of information and anecdotes. Totally looked after from start to finish,...
Sep 26, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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silversteellady liked staffordian's post in the thread Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
My brother and I did this earlier this year and I can heartily endorse the above. An absolutely unforgettable day. In my case, made even more memorable by winning one of the raffle prizes drawn at the top of the Oakamoor branch; a cab ride in...
Sep 26, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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silversteellady liked 45698Mars's post in the thread The Lune Rivers Trust 26/9/26.
The return train crossing the River Aire at Bank Newton https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55552612349/in/photostream/ and finally climbing through Giggleswick station about 20 minutes after sunset....
Sep 26, 2026 at 11:26 PM -
silversteellady liked 45698Mars's post in the thread The Lune Rivers Trust 26/9/26.
Tangmere on the Little North Western at Armitstead https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55551820851/in/photostream/ and leaving Hellifield https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55550794222/in/photostream/...
Sep 26, 2026 at 11:26 PM -
silversteellady liked nige757's post in the thread VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.
A1 60163 Tornado seen from Arcow Quarry running unassisted then on the return from How Mill Foot Crossing and Cowran Cutting with D1755 on the rear. [MEDIA]
Sep 26, 2026 at 11:23 PM -
silversteellady liked ficksberglion's post in the thread VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.
A gap in the fog at Milford. [ATTACH]
Sep 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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silversteellady liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread VT: The Great Northern with Tornado - 26/09/26.
[ATTACH] LNER Peppercorn Class A1 No. 60163 'Tornado' makes a fine sight and sound as it works 1Z60 'The Great Northern' over Church Viaduct in Settle towards Helwith Bridge and on to Carlisle
Sep 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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silversteellady liked Phil K's post in the thread The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26.
It depends. I think what Liz was explaining to dad was the diesel had to stay on to Willesden rather than drop off off at Grosvenor Bridge was because the risk category was higher on the Victoria routes than on the Western
Sep 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM -
silversteellady liked Johnb's post in the thread The Worcester Pullman - 26/09/26.
All bulled up and ready to go [ATTACH]
Sep 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
