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silversteellady liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I think the bit I have put in bold is absolutely correct. Many of the people in the senior trustee / director positions started as volunteers and then became directors - rather than the other way round. So I think that instills a passion for the...
Apr 11, 2026 at 12:56 AM -
silversteellady liked Obstruction Danger's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The Grosmont gossip is that the £450 project manager has walked off the job and said that the job is not possible, not sure if that means he can’t work in that kind of place or if he means the physical job can’t be done but I’m very worried for...
Apr 11, 2026 at 12:54 AM -
silversteellady liked beavis's post in the thread ELR Legends of Steam 2026.
34070, 34092 and a Southern Region Ferry Van leave Ramsbottom with a Steam heated train.[ATTACH][ATTACH]
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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silversteellady liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Mid Suffolk Light Railway.
Very enjoyable visit to the Middy on Easter Monday to say farewell to Illingworth/Mitchell and hello to May. Pleased to see the place so busy. Some photos from the day. [img]2026-04-06 MITCHELL HC 0-6-0ST 1208/1916 MID SUFFOLK 11 by KING COBRA...
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:11 PM -
silversteellady liked beavis's post in the thread ELR Legends of Steam 2026.
Good weather and timetable ran to time. Busy, but seats readily available. A good day. 34092 leaves Irwell Vale. [ATTACH]
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
https://www.facebook.com/share/19YxXfynFH/ Broom Lane Bridge News! The new bridge is in and has been handed over to us to put the track back next week. Trains this weekend are only operating between Tunbridge Wells West and the bridge calling...
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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silversteellady liked torgormaig's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I come back to this thread with an increasingly heavy heart having just enjoyed reading (something you can't say about the totally uninspiring Moorsline these days) the excellent monthly Bluebell Times, produced and edited by our very own Tom...
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:10 PM -
silversteellady liked kieranhardy's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Lots going on the SVR in particular at Bewdley with 71000 arriving off the mainline plus Judy & the Pug making their way to Bewdley including plenty of shunting... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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silversteellady liked torgormaig's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
The picture shows that both trains should have been pull-push operated but the incoming train is hauled by a BR Class 3 tank deputising for an unavailable M7. This makes for a more interesting picture as had a pull-push loco been available it...
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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silversteellady liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
On an archive note - the "On This Day" feature of this month's issue of The Bluebell Times features a rather grimy 30053 on an up service at Corfe Castle, waiting to cross with an incoming down train. (You'll have to take the photographer's word...
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:08 PM -
silversteellady liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
The WSRA one that has been on hire at Pontypool
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:07 PM -
silversteellady liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The NYMR has a CEO, at vast expense both in terms of salary and inepitude, who constantly pronouces her thoughts on the NYMR webpage and elsewhere. "Laura Stangeway CEO says blah blah blah" has become such a cliche to NYMR readers that it oozes a...
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM -
silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
[ATTACH] This was posted the other day on Facebook. Nothing changes - S160 being worked on, 80135 in bits, West Country boiler being overhauled, and piles of crap everywhere.
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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silversteellady liked alexl102's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Oooft, that minibus story especially does not read well! Honestly, NYMR's management need to see how the railway is viewed.
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM -
silversteellady liked Sheff's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Looks like they certainly don’t have any interest in their SM profile ….. Just take a look at their Trust Pilot rating - I’ve screenshot the most recent ones, mostly 1* Zero response from the NYMR … [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
