silversteelladys letzte Aktivitäten
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silversteellady gefällt LMS2968s Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
As I said, Steve, we don't know why but it was a common comment from several drivers, and these were BR men and not from preservation. It applied to all the class and not just 2968; they said the same about the Horwich Crabs too. Remember that...
8 August 2026 um 09:56 -
silversteellady gefällt 3855s Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
I was privileged to be rostered driver on 2968 during it's post gala appearance at the ELR last autumn. I was impressed by it, a very nice machine. Having driven 42765 on many occasions i would describe the Stanier version as being sure footed...
8 August 2026 um 09:54 -
silversteellady gefällt pecketts Beitrag in dem Thema SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions.
Railway Mag report that smoebox numberplate 42968 was sold to the groupe at G W Railway Auctions on 18 July, for £950.Photo attached of 2968 at Chorley Wood with a Steam on the Met ,Watford to Amersham train ,4TC unit and class 20 on tow.
8 August 2026 um 09:54
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silversteellady gefällt ghosts Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
Just make a minor alteration to the carriage... [IMG]
8 August 2026 um 09:54 -
silversteellady gefällt Oswald T Wistles Beitrag in dem Thema Fellsman 2026.
The S&C Fellsman 05 Aug 2026 with D213 Andania hauling 11 & D1924 Crewe Diesel Depot Several months ago, when I booked a trip on the Fellsman I chose a trip that was later in the year in the expectation that any early season fire risk would have...
8 August 2026 um 09:53 -
silversteellady gefällt Rail Rangers Beitrag in dem Thema The Dinting Railway Centre.
Two factors in the demise of Dinting were BR wanting a fortune to retain the main line connection (which they in fact took out when Dinting couldn't afford the increased fee) and the very real fear that the Manchester-Glossop/Hadfield line would...
8 August 2026 um 09:52 -
silversteellady gefällt Ben Jendens Beitrag in dem Thema Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept.
80097 now officially announced
7 August 2026 um 14:43
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silversteellady gefällt Dan Hills Beitrag in dem Thema 6024 King Edward 1.
Looks stunning! Hoping to catch 6024 for the first time at the Nene Valley Railway in October.
7 August 2026 um 01:34 -
silversteellady gefällt 5944s Beitrag in dem Thema 6024 King Edward 1.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ja2CFUSoL/ Spud 1 unveiled in Great Western green.
7 August 2026 um 01:34 -
silversteellady gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema 34039 Boscastle WC class.
The tender brake shaft has now been painted black! [ATTACH] Also to be seen are the fitted bolts with painted heads, so the final assembly of this item is just about to happen. On display over the "Deltic" weekend on Loughborough platform was...
7 August 2026 um 01:32
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silversteellady gefällt Paul.Unis Beitrag in dem Thema Blaenavon Steam Gala 25-27 September.
Andrew Barclay 'Victory' is the final visitor
7 August 2026 um 01:31 -
silversteellady gefällt Big Als Beitrag in dem Thema Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
What a great offer for people at Sheffield Park. All within the station signalling limits and controllable, plus a nice open air experience.
7 August 2026 um 01:31 -
silversteellady gefällt Pete Thornhills Beitrag in dem Thema The Dinting Railway Centre.
The loco shed at Ashchurch was the original one at Toddington, built by the DRPS and always known as the Dowty shed at Toddington back in the day. The nearest original railway built loco shed to Ashchurch was at Tewkesbury, ironically located...
7 August 2026 um 01:29 -
silversteellady gefällt 2J66s Beitrag in dem Thema The Dinting Railway Centre.
Your memory is correct. I started as a volunteer there in c1969 when the intention was to open the line between Stubbins Junction (on the current ELR) and Haslingden Grane Road where the overbridge had been taken out. The removal of the track...
7 August 2026 um 01:29
