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silversteellady liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
That's interesting. Not that I believe they would ever sell Repton I thought they did own that one. To be fair, when it comes out they will no doubt be pushing for a relatively quick turnaround on it, assuming that is possible. Just looking at...
May 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM -
silversteellady liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Currently in the later stages of overhaul. It was predicted back in traffic later this year but the safer bet would be early next year I think. 2027 is the Centenary for that engine so its always been the target to have it back for that season.
May 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM -
silversteellady liked SECR 65's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
What state is the S15 825 in? Isn't that having some form of work done with the view of returning to traffic in the not too distant future?
May 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM -
silversteellady liked Respite's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I have heard that a Black 5 is coming on loan due to the extra work required to the Q6's firebox and the ongoing work on Repton. The Thomas loco that is coming/being hired is the one from the East Anglian Railway Museum.
May 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM -
silversteellady liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It could have been. When there were previous problems with the bridge, some 40+ years ago, NYCC argued that the bridge was the responsibility of the railway as it was built out of rails by the NER and on the old formation and was thus railway...
May 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM -
silversteellady liked Jamessquared's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Maybe North Yorks CC could provide a footpath diversion over a nice wide former-rail bridge parallel to the footbridge which, although no longer strong enough to bear the weight of trains, should still be plenty strong enough for pedestrians...
May 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM -
silversteellady liked Kirk Oswald's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
As if things couldn't get worse the footbridge that parallels Bridge 42 has been closed as "unsafe" by North Yorks County Council. This cuts off foot access between the station and the foot tunnel isolating the MPD from visitors as well as The...
May 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM -
silversteellady liked 26D_M's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Agree re 1T57, the 50th anniversary was a virtual non event sadly. Good spot on the AWS magnet, it presumably had one when it left SVR, having been a mainline loco late 90s? I would guess that once it visits a network connected heritage line...
May 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM -
silversteellady liked Britfoamer's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Nice and shiney, and in BR livery too, what's not to like!
May 21, 2026 at 2:58 PM -
silversteellady liked 2857Harry's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Yes very true all speculative but there’s scope for it really. Can just imagine how popular that would be! £15.75 (1968 cost) would equate to £247.33 in today’s money and you know what I bet if they put tickets out at that you’d sell it
May 21, 2026 at 2:58 PM -
silversteellady liked 2857Harry's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
The lack of AWS magnet under the front certainly suggests that and ties in with other reports. I hope it does get the kit fitted in time for 2028, as it would make a very special recreation of 1T57 if it was able to run with 70013 and 44871 on a...
May 21, 2026 at 2:58 PM -
silversteellady liked kelsh002's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Same, very excited to see it again. Last saw it in 2006, and its nice to have an engine back that hasn't been seen running for nearly 20 years
May 21, 2026 at 2:58 PM -
silversteellady liked Dan Hill's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
I'm probably in the minority of looking forward to a Black Five at this event. Despite having seen a good chunk of them, I think the ones I've travelled behind are 45379 at the MHR and I think I did 45428 at the NYMR back in 1998 (though I can't...
May 21, 2026 at 2:57 PM -
silversteellady liked kelsh002's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
I believe the intention is for 45110 to stay on heritage lines, hence no air brakes. I don't think its had the mainline equipment fitted to it either.
May 21, 2026 at 2:57 PM -
silversteellady liked Paul Grant's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
An announcement that was kept pretty decently under wraps. Well done to the GWSR crowd for pulling off what might be the most eyebrow raising gala guest of the year! Note also, no airbrakes.
May 21, 2026 at 2:57 PM
