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silversteellady liked Chris86's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
Does make me wonder what the future holds for 828, it's been at the Spa quite a few years now- with 76079 at Strathspey will it spend more time as a roving ambassador? Chris
May 12, 2026 at 1:21 AM -
silversteellady liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
I guarantee ASLEF and the RMT would say no to that. It would mean learning an entirely new rule book for 3.5 miles, it would mean mixing rule books and operations, etc. It’s just a non starter.
May 12, 2026 at 1:21 AM -
silversteellady liked Dead Sheep's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
It was a Mess Room invention on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, which then spread elsewhere. The term was used partly as a mildly derogatory observation on the seemingly endless appearance of these engines on the weekly roster. However, beyond...
May 11, 2026 at 9:43 PM -
silversteellady liked Steve's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
I thought the term originated at Sheffield Park as a derogatory comment on other early heritage railways motive power which, unlike the BB, were collecting industrial locos. KWVR, KESR, NNR come to mind.
May 11, 2026 at 9:42 PM -
silversteellady liked Rail Ranger's post in the thread 76079.
This is the article on Rail Advent: https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/new-home-and-owner-announced-for-yorkshire-based-steam-locomotive-76079.html Surely the loco was ideal for the NYMR. An inability to pay for the overhaul?
May 11, 2026 at 9:42 PM -
silversteellady liked Paul Grant's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
And Austerity No.9 is under active restoration. A long time since it ran and it was a real pillar of steam services through the 90s.
May 11, 2026 at 9:32 PM -
silversteellady liked Paul Grant's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
Good to see the Strathspey gang have the capacity to help out. If there are some running turns for it, I would be inclined to pop up for a run behind it.
May 11, 2026 at 9:32 PM -
silversteellady liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
Strathspey seems to be building quite a fleet for the future. The 2 Ivatt Moguls, 5025, 92219 and now 76079, that's without 828 at the Spa Valley.
May 11, 2026 at 9:32 PM -
silversteellady liked Paul Grant's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
Rail Advent and Trackside reporting 76079 has been accquired by the Strathspey. An excellent get. 80105 was very much enjoyed by the Strathspey crews back in the day.
May 11, 2026 at 9:32 PM -
silversteellady liked Paul Grant's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
No but it was hired in 20 odd years ago and its performance was loved by the Strathspey and Bo'ness crews. Pocket rockets indeed.
May 11, 2026 at 9:32 PM -
silversteellady liked jonathonag's post in the thread Strathspey Railway.
80105 is currently at Aviemore, arrived last week, for boiler repairs.
May 11, 2026 at 9:32 PM -
silversteellady liked flying scotsman123's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
And roll over bridges!...
May 11, 2026 at 9:31 PM -
silversteellady liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If you do the sums, 76079 is better suited to the NYMR than a Black 5 and, in terms of tractive effort, it has pretty much the same as a Black 5 in hand on 7 coach trains. Why better suited? A Black 5 weighs more and that extra weight has to be...
May 11, 2026 at 9:31 PM -
silversteellady liked JBTEvans's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Wouldn't go that far, was only purchased by the NYMR less than 20 years ago, did one ticket and a bit there? More heavily associated with the East Lancs, even Llangollen and she did plenty of mainline trips under Ian Riley. The likes of 5428,...
May 11, 2026 at 9:31 PM -
silversteellady liked Andy B's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The standard moguls were used heavily in Scotland so it’s quite appropriate. As part of the team restoring 76077 I’m looking forward now to a day in a few years when we might see all 4 survivors in steam, even better if 77, 79 and 84 all ex...
May 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM
