silversteelladys letzte Aktivitäten
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silversteellady gefällt Old Kent Bikers Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
As it often says on financial pitches "past performance is no guarantee of future results". In this case, we need to look positively to build the future from where we are now, not rest on our laurels, bathing in the glory of past achievements,...
11 Juni 2026 um 19:35 -
silversteellady gefällt RailWests Beitrag in dem Thema Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
I'm sure it would look nice on a short length of track at Chelfham or Bratton Fleming, out of sight of anyone who might be 'offended' by it being at WB :-)
11 Juni 2026 um 19:31 -
silversteellady gefällt acorbs Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.
Correct, I had a run to the Crewe open day behind it which was just after its 75mph 'trials'. Suffice to say a late departure was more than made up by extensive demonstration of its capability of running at the higher limit! Remains one of my...
11 Juni 2026 um 19:28 -
silversteellady gefällt class8mikados Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.
Its a bit of a daft system - neither example is mainline approved or likely to be - but a 9f would be limited to 50, A Beattie well tank or Dukedog good for 60....
11 Juni 2026 um 19:27 -
silversteellady gefällt bristolians Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.
Likewise. When the maximum operating speed for preserved steam on the main line was introduced, no mention was made of roller bearings versus plain bearings. Wheel diameter was the only factor (I'm sure) that was used, as it has a bearing (pun...
11 Juni 2026 um 19:26 -
silversteellady gefällt 2857Harrys Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.
Because it has roller bearings and not plain bearings and is therefore a 75 loco
11 Juni 2026 um 19:26 -
silversteellady gefällt Mick45305s Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.
45305 did initially return to the mainline in 2005, mostly on runs by VT but then had the rough shunt at Loughborough the following year. It was 2010 when it re-entered service.
11 Juni 2026 um 19:24 -
silversteellady gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.
A Beattie Well Tank at 60? Where do I sign up? :) Tom
11 Juni 2026 um 19:23 -
silversteellady gefällt Chris86s Beitrag in dem Thema The 10A Allocation.
The Aero limit of the drivers hat
11 Juni 2026 um 19:23 -
silversteellady gefällt nige757s Beitrag in dem Thema Dalesman 2026.
34067 With the 1st Chester Dalesman seen crossing Ribblehead Viaduct in thoroughly miserable conditions then on the return through a gloomy Lune Gorge. [MEDIA]
11 Juni 2026 um 19:11 -
silversteellady gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema Great Central Railway General Matters.
Tulyer was on test yesterday with 8 1/2 coaches. [ATTACH]
11 Juni 2026 um 19:09
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silversteellady gefällt gwilialans Beitrag in dem Thema Bala lake Railway..
The Gwili had similar restrictions for extending to Abergwili. Because it was nearer Carmarthen than Bronwydd, Abergwili came under he town emissions standards rather than the countryside. If I remember correctly loco loiter time is restricted...
11 Juni 2026 um 19:09 -
silversteellady gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema Tulyar.
Running through Rothley yesterday. [ATTACH]
11 Juni 2026 um 19:03
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silversteellady gefällt Flying Phils Beitrag in dem Thema Windcutter Wagons.
This week saw three of the six floor sheets welded in place on B 570676. The top coat patching was completed on B 589204 and we have had another wagon, B279702, arrive from Quorn which will need a new floor and other repairs.... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
11 Juni 2026 um 19:03
