silversteellady's Recent Activity
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silversteellady liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Current state of SR U and N moguls.
31618 is in storage in the Sheffield Park Carriage Shed. As mentioned above it is the intention of the Maunsell Society to overhaul this engine after the overhaul of Stowe has been completed in the late 2020s. 31625 is in storage. The engine is...
Jul 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM -
silversteellady liked Andy B's post in the thread SVR Autumn Steam Gala.
Not technically a normal boat train, but 35006 was moved to Nine Elms for a week in may 1961 for VIP trips to view the SS Canberra before the maiden voyage. Not sure but I was told it also ran the first trip at the end of the week. Happy to be...
Jul 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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silversteellady liked John Petley's post in the thread SVR Autumn Steam Gala.
An excellent first visitor although if I may turn "pedant mode" on for a moment, the "boat train" recreations to which the GWSR seem a bit partial are pure fantasy. Waterloo-Southampton Docks boat trains were usually the preserve of Eastleigh...
Jul 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM -
silversteellady liked William Fletcher's post in the thread Industrial Loco Updates.
Let us hope it gets its proper identity back, rather than pretending to be a J94 and skewing history as so manyt others have done. A red, blue or green engine is much more inrtersting and if really into the preservation game, what we should be...
Jul 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM -
silversteellady liked Brunswick Green 2's post in the thread Industrial Loco Updates.
NELPG News 347 confirms 68030 to be overhauled by the group in conjunction with the NYMR, boiler being worked on elsewhere.
Jul 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM -
silversteellady liked acorb's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
My reply was more directed to @garth manor and his comments that the measures are anti tourist and reflect a majority view. These measures are needed to redress a balance that has got out of hand and risks destroying local communities if left...
Jul 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM -
silversteellady liked acorb's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
When the Welsh Highland reopened services were not allowed to terminate at Beddgelert for fear it would attract more road traffic to the village. Hence the temporary terminus at Hafod Y Llyn. The importance of Beddgelert has increased since...
Jul 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM -
silversteellady liked acorb's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
I think the design is far better than the collection of portacabins and sheds that are there at present. As a visitor the other week it was almost embarrassing to use and in stark contrast to facilities on the rest of the line. Beddgelert is a...
Jun 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM -
silversteellady liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
It’s been a while since we had a vintage carriage update so here we go GWR 216 is starting to have the sapele beading fitted after the long process of making templates. Door locks are being modified to prevent closure of the door in the latch up...
Jun 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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silversteellady liked Christopher125's post in the thread FR & WHR & WHHR News.
As it is a modern building, on a modern railway, operating modern carriages and (relatively) modern steam locos, I don't see the issue - a 21st century interpretation of traditional railway architecture is entirely consistent with the new WHR....
Jun 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM -
silversteellady liked torgormaig's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
Bryan, I like to visit The Bluebell every year or so, usually on a BH Monday when there are no restrictions to early travel. I last did it on August BH Monday to see the newly launched Atlantic. Caught the 07.02 York to KX. Then the 09.50 Vic. to...
Jun 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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silversteellady liked class8mikado's post in the thread Jacobite 2025.
Having travelled recently on two regular service trains on hot days with failed electric aircon and a refusal by staff to open windows... the Jacobite would seem to be an improvement with the rest of the nation.
Jun 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
