silversteellady's Recent Activity
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silversteellady liked tony51's post in the thread Flying to South Africa with video gear.
1988 my wife and I would have been put in prison because we have different colour skins. Different times, thankfully.
Aug 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM -
silversteellady liked Chris M Jones's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Good to see all the great work being cone. I am desperate to see TVR220 back in passenger service.
Aug 1, 2026 at 10:59 AM -
silversteellady liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Work ongoing on Barry 163. Seats are away at the Bluebell for making, while springs are off for new to be made. Bodywork in various stages of repair. Taff Vale 220 also in the shed, mainly awaiting the return of door locks from the SVR and some...
Aug 1, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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silversteellady liked free2grice's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
A very useful loco to join the Bluebell fleet. <BJ> ''Another locomotive joins the line-up for Giants of Steam! We're delighted to welcome back Ivatt Class 2 No. 41313 to the Bluebell Railway, courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. We look...
Aug 1, 2026 at 10:57 AM -
silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
It is compared to half the Bluebell fleet!
Aug 1, 2026 at 10:57 AM -
silversteellady liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Another post on the social media pages, 41313 has been confirmed as the latest guest for Giants of Steam and will be staying on the railway over the winter.
Aug 1, 2026 at 10:57 AM -
silversteellady liked RichardSalmon's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
When 950 came to the Bluebell it was purely for storage, as part of the deal that brought in the owner's O1 loco. It was already in a terrible state by then, with the steel underframe and bogies corroded to paper thickness in places. However...
Aug 1, 2026 at 10:53 AM -
silversteellady liked MuzTrem's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Just noticed in this month's Trackside that SECR 'Birdcage' brake No. 950 is being broken up--this being the one that was formerly based at Ashford Steam Centre back in the 1970s. No doubt it was in poor condition, but it still seems rather a...
Aug 1, 2026 at 10:53 AM -
silversteellady liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
950 was privately owned, and only on the railway for storage. It was stored outside for an extended period of time, and as a result had deteriorated significantly. Presumably this decision was taken by the vehicle owner rather than the railway,...
Aug 1, 2026 at 10:52 AM -
silversteellady liked Mark Thompson's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
A few of my own, taken about half an hour ago. Poor light, but enough to see the status quo: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Aug 1, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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silversteellady liked Paul Grant's post in the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.
And not built till the 40s. ELR confirmed it is either a Kerr Stuart, Brighton or Darlington product so 7714 is prime candidate.
Aug 1, 2026 at 10:51 AM -
silversteellady liked JEB-245584's post in the thread ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026.
Same weekend as the Llangollen Railcar gala, so 7754 will be free. Is the " Bubble Car" still operational at the ELR, straight swap for the weekend?
Aug 1, 2026 at 10:51 AM
