silversteelladys letzte Aktivitäten
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silversteellady gefällt 26D_Ms Beitrag in dem Thema Saphos Trains 2026.
That I recall was documented in a slim book about Blue Peter from the early 70s I recollect having, think maybe bought at Dinting Railway Centre. It was a history of the loco and information about the plans for it in preservation, including the...
2 Juli 2026 um 13:38 -
silversteellady gefällt Nathanjw032s Beitrag in dem Thema Nene Valley Railway.
No problem! its going well, the bottom end is almost there, work is currently on going aligning the slide bars and preparing to inspect and trial fit pistons, then finish fitting the sanding gear and vac pipework and the bottom end will be about...
2 Juli 2026 um 13:33 -
silversteellady gefällt 5944s Beitrag in dem Thema Nene Valley Railway.
**ANNOUNCEMENT** 'European Steam Preservation Society' A new society to be based at the Nene Valley Railway has arrived! Built on the history of the NVR and its continental roots, the aim of this new society is to focus on the restoration and...
2 Juli 2026 um 13:28 -
silversteellady gefällt Spamcan81s Beitrag in dem Thema Nene Valley Railway.
Good luck to them but I hope they’ve got deep pockets. Buying a loco is the easy bit. Overhauling it is whole different and expensive matter.
2 Juli 2026 um 13:28 -
silversteellady gefällt The Green Howardss Beitrag in dem Thema Nene Valley Railway.
Something a lot of people seem oblivious to - and I'd also suggest that once you've steamed it, that's when it becomes a different sort of expensive.
2 Juli 2026 um 13:26 -
silversteellady gefällt MuzTrems Beitrag in dem Thema Nene Valley Railway.
Best of luck to them. It's been sad to see so many of the continental locos and stock leaving the NVR in recent years, when they ought to be the line's USP. Let's hope this new group can help to turn things around.
2 Juli 2026 um 13:26 -
silversteellady gefällt Nathanjw032s Beitrag in dem Thema Nene Valley Railway.
Hi all, As chairman of the newly formed European Steam Preservation Society, I thought I’d address the points made above to clarify our position :) Firstly, the group is made up of volunteers who have been involved with heritage steam and...
2 Juli 2026 um 13:25 -
silversteellady gefällt Chris86s Beitrag in dem Thema Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion.
Is there any news on repairs to the Blue S-160 after it's mishap earlier in the year? Hope the damage wasn't too severe and repairs are going well. Chris
2 Juli 2026 um 01:42 -
silversteellady gefällt iancawthornes Beitrag in dem Thema Saphos Trains 2026.
I was discussing the whistle today with a friend and it is believed to be from New Zealand, acquired by Geoff Drury. Today's job at Lazonby: [img] Blue Peter at Lazonby ...and Angerholme: [img] Blue Peter at Angerholme
2 Juli 2026 um 01:27 -
silversteellady gefällt Old Kent Bikers Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I'm pleased to note that the recent L&B video by Keith Edwards has, in just the 12 days since release, been viewed over 23,000 times! [MEDIA]
1 Juli 2026 um 20:06 -
silversteellady gefällt neildimmers Beitrag in dem Thema Saphos Trains 2026.
60532 Blue Peter 'The Fellsman' at Hellifield [ATTACH] [ATTACH] i then went down to Keighley to see 55009 Alycidon being collected by 37423 to be taken to the NVR, Photos here if interested, plus lots more stuff from KWVR today...
1 Juli 2026 um 20:04
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silversteellady gefällt kieranhardys Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
I tend to avoid the railways in the warmer Months and go to steam rallies but did pop out to see 4150 on loaded test runs this afternoon.... [ATTACH]
1 Juli 2026 um 20:04
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silversteellady gefällt cksteams Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Great memories both, thanks for sharing.
1 Juli 2026 um 14:54
