silversteellady's Recent Activity
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silversteellady liked free2grice's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
I was really impressed with the 17 wagon GWR goods train yesterday, hauled by a typical GWR steam loco. What a wonderful sight. I heard a few comments about the guard's van at each end but we all know why that is. I also heard others mention how...
Sep 18, 2026 at 4:19 PM -
silversteellady liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.
I think you're thinking of the fictional backstory for a fictional red engine with the number 5 on the tender...
Sep 18, 2026 at 2:28 PM -
silversteellady liked cymroglan's post in the thread Helston Railway.
This sad situation reminds me of that scene in Life of Brian regarding the Judean People’s Front and the People’s front of Judea, not to mention the Judean Popular People’s Front?
Sep 18, 2026 at 2:28 PM -
silversteellady liked nanstallon's post in the thread Helston Railway.
Sadly, that happened to me this year. I joined earlier this year with my wife. I never received a card or newsletter. I went over a few weeks ago to be told there were no longer any reduced price trips by virtue of that membership. I could either...
Sep 18, 2026 at 2:28 PM -
silversteellady liked jsm8b's post in the thread Railways and People.
Where next ? [ATTACH]
Sep 18, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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silversteellady liked ghost's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
That makes it sound like the receivers are on the way!
Sep 18, 2026 at 3:18 AM -
silversteellady liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
That's good advice. I've already heard of items being 'listed' that are not the railways property to sell.
Sep 18, 2026 at 3:18 AM -
silversteellady liked 46223's post in the thread Railways and People.
A reunion on the East Lancashire Railway of regular 'gricers' from British Rail's last steam hauled named train 'The Belfast Boat Express' which was 'Black 5' hauled until May 1968. Shame the ELR hadn't a 'Black 5' for us but such is life....
Sep 18, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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silversteellady liked Robin's post in the thread Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
A most enjoyable day today, especially the morning's round trip with 4150, seen during a break at Hampton Loade. [ATTACH] 4150 was on the freight in the afternoon. Hopefully get some better photos of the guest locos over the next 3 days....
Sep 18, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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silversteellady liked 73108's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
30 seconds ago people were complaining about heatwaves and wildfires! Only in Britain... :confused:
Sep 18, 2026 at 3:14 AM -
silversteellady liked Breva's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
The mystery of the moving chairs has finally been resolved... [ATTACH]
Sep 18, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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silversteellady liked Breva's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
[ATTACH] The target is the rail head in the distance, the through road of the future passing loop.
Sep 18, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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silversteellady liked Breva's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
At lunch time the weather brightened, and we did quite well. [ATTACH] We began the week two fields away, and have now laid 16 panels in total. It looks like the week's target is actually 21 or 22 panels, so pressure will be on during the last day.
Sep 18, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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silversteellady liked Breva's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
Example of this morning's weather conditions. [ATTACH] Water running off the trees ran straight down your neck
Sep 18, 2026 at 3:13 AM
