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silversteellady liked Robert Heath No.6's post in the thread Epping Ongar Steam Gala 17-19 April.
Goes to show what a diverse hobby it can be!
Apr 23, 2026 at 4:51 PM -
silversteellady liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
The Haworth bridge replacement was also proactive rather than reactive. Same as the Spa Valley's recent bridge replacement. Neither line was shut for an appreciable amount of time. The NYMR have seemingly been caught on the hop with Bridge 42,...
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:17 PM -
silversteellady liked Bikermike's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Whilst there are doubtless things that can be cross-referred, there are massive differences caused by the technology. 1)You can build a girder bridge deck almost entirely in a factory, so the site time is completely different. 2)You don't need...
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:17 PM -
silversteellady liked Simon Smith's post in the thread Epping Ongar Steam Gala 17-19 April.
I visited for the first time over the gala, its a lovely line with lots of potential. I think the only downside was the seemingly need to thrash the locos everywhere. Even the halls working on a 4 coach set seemed to be driven very hard, may...
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM -
silversteellady liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Brighton Belle update.
So about £1500 per person in round figures, for which you get a day out, meal etc. I suspect to the typical railway enthusiast it sound like a lot of money. But for the corporate day out for city types - probably in the right ball park. A quick...
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM -
silversteellady liked 35B's post in the thread Brighton Belle update.
See https://www.belmond.com/trains/europe/uk/belmond-british-pullman/celia for the official blurb. And, picking a trip at random, it's a mere £17,500 for the 8th July Oxford trip for exclusive use for up to 12 people.
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:09 PM -
silversteellady liked goldfish's post in the thread Brighton Belle update.
Perhaps they could use it as a DVT with Clan Line pushing from the back…? ;) Simon
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:09 PM -
silversteellady liked Christopher125's post in the thread Brighton Belle update.
Another Brighton Belle driving car - 93 - has also been restored and named Celia, this time for Belmond as a private hire vehicle which can run with the British Pullman. More weight for Clan Line? https://flic.kr/p/2s8YA9e...
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:09 PM -
silversteellady liked 68923's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I wonder if the NYMR have ever spoken to the Keighley and Worth Valley about this bridge. The latter replaced a bridge at a total cost of around £1.25 million. 80% of that cost was funded by the Communities Ownership Fund, the net cost to the...
Apr 23, 2026 at 1:08 PM -
silversteellady liked Steve's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Following on from the Bob Lund fatality a few years ago, shunting on the NYMR is a non-preferred activity, only done when it has to be done. It's not something I totally agree with but I can well understand why this is the case. You also need...
Apr 23, 2026 at 12:43 AM -
silversteellady liked jonathonag's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
A handful of shots from yesterday's leg over the West Highland Line. [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Glen Falloch by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr [img]Black 5 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' - Tyndrum by Jonathon Gourlay,...
Apr 23, 2026 at 12:39 AM -
silversteellady liked goldfish's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Your Nene Valley credentials shining a bit too brightly there… you're in Camelot country now… ;) Simon
Apr 22, 2026 at 8:04 PM -
silversteellady liked Wagoniester's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
It feels like fire risk season starts earlier and earlier each year...
Apr 22, 2026 at 8:04 PM -
silversteellady liked David likes trains's post in the thread Great Britain XVIII: 18/4 -25/4/26.
My photographs of days 1 & 2 with 34028 down in the South West. First time I've ever been to Penzance, with the lovely weather I think it was worth the chase. Day 1 Climbing Whiteball near Backways Farm. [IMG] [IMG] Approaching Starcross...
Apr 22, 2026 at 7:58 PM -
silversteellady liked 3ABescot's post in the thread SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026.
Spectacular stuff from Judy in the videos, thanks! [ATTACH] I’ve added my shot of auto tank and Port Talbot tank entering Bewdley on Thursday afternoon. It was mentioned in my early post but didn’t upload.
Apr 22, 2026 at 7:57 PM
