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silversteellady liked 46223's post in the thread Ripping yarns from gricers.
Way back in the summer of 1964 whilst on holiday in North Wales I was 'spotting' with a couple of friends at Llandudno Junction. We got talking to a loco crew who were based there and they promised us a footplate ride the following day on a...
Jan 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM -
silversteellady liked Corbs's post in the thread Bristol Harbour Railway - Updates and Goings on.
Yes totally agree. In this instance we think the main problem may have been moisture and corrosion on the inside of the tank causing the exterior to degrade quicker. The tanker is now back out on the quayside....
Jan 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM -
silversteellady liked Nathanjw032's post in the thread 2025 Returnees and Withdrawals.
Yep you are correct in that’s how “DC” got to the NVR - which is currently also under overhaul and depending on funding should be well on its way back together by the end of the year :)
Jan 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM -
silversteellady liked blink bonny's post in the thread 2025 Returnees and Withdrawals.
By October 1974 it was in store back at Widdrington DP, with protective steel sheets blocking access to the cab. It was from here that it went into preservation, along with its work companion, 0-6-0 ST 'Derek Crouch, which I became reacquainted...
Jan 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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silversteellady liked blink bonny's post in the thread 2025 Returnees and Withdrawals.
[ATTACH] An old, old friend of mine, since after withdrawal by BR, it was bought by Derek Crouch and used locally for shunting duties at coal disposal plants in the late 60s before being sold for preservation. I'd love one more chance to see it....
Jan 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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silversteellady liked Cartman's post in the thread Ripping yarns from gricers.
One cab ride once. I used to know a bloke who was a guard on the Manchester - Bury electric line and one night a week back in the early 80s I had to go to St Johns College in Manchester after work for some insurance qualification night school. I...
Jan 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM -
silversteellady liked D1002's post in the thread Railways and People.
My cup runneth over: [ATTACH]
Jan 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
