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  1. silversteellady liked cksteam's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    And a few more: Why not do the NYMR not do driver experiences on the more famous visiting engines. You could run them on 'non operating days' and limited to Grosmont - Goathland to limit the signalman required. Other railways make good money out...

    Oct 7, 2026 at 4:22 PM

  2. silversteellady liked burnham-t's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    I believe the LMS 3F tanks were used on passenger trains out of Broad Street and maybe elsewhere. It would be interesting to know whether the "Douglas" Austerity conversion to a tender engine was any kinder to the track?

    Oct 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM

  3. silversteellady liked Bikermike's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    I don't know, but guess as follows:- They are about 15% more powerful than a Jinty Wikipedia says (so it must be true...) that jinties could reach speeds of 60mph. They were certainly used on, and AFAIK designed to allow for, use on passenger...

    Oct 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM

  4. silversteellady liked Dunfanaghy Road's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    Short wheelbase. On the Mid Hants we called 196 'The Puddlejumper'. It used to weave its way up the line. Pat

    Oct 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM

  5. silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    The axle loading will be several tons lighter - 5 1/2 tons of water and 2 1/2 tons of coal aren't being carried for a start. @3855 might know how much the loco weighs compared to a standard Austerity.

    Oct 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM

  6. silversteellady liked 45698Mars's post in the thread Inter City.

    89001 heading north at Deepthwaite with the Avocet Achievement. DVT 82139 on the rear. https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55574703711/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55574815348/in/photostream/...

    Oct 7, 2026 at 4:17 PM

  7. silversteellady liked nige757's post in the thread Inter City.

    BR Prototype 89001 Avocet tnt DVT 82139 seen from a blustery Shap Wells with the Avocet Achievement re - run. [MEDIA]

    Oct 7, 2026 at 4:17 PM

  8. silversteellady liked walkerp1's post in the thread Inter City.

    Second time lucky. 89001 heading for Glasgow at Bay Horse with the 'Avocet Achievement II'. [ATTACH] https://www.flickr.com/photos/167082436@N06/55573637967/in/datetaken-public/ [ATTACH]...

    IMGP5994_1s.jpg IMGP5995_1s.jpg Oct 7, 2026 at 4:17 PM

  9. silversteellady liked Victor's post in the thread London Route 106 running day October 1st.

    AEC's with a Wilson pre select gearbox is this old lads preference........I've driven one.............. once. :Happy:

    Oct 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM

  10. silversteellady liked Rander's post in the thread Rolling Stock Movements.

    LHR Mk. 1 TSO 3881 has left Haverthwaite for a contract overhaul - expected back in 2027. https://www.lakesiderailway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Monthly-News-October-2026.pdf

    Oct 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM

  11. silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.

    Nice to see our "other" wagons in operation. I thought the BHR had at least 7 mineral wagons though?

    Oct 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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