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  1. silversteellady gefällt Chris86s Beitrag in dem Thema Strathspey Railway.

    Does make me wonder what the future holds for 828, it's been at the Spa quite a few years now- with 76079 at Strathspey will it spend more time as a roving ambassador? Chris

    12 Mai 2026 um 01:21

  2. silversteellady gefällt 2857Harrys Beitrag in dem Thema SVR General Discussion.

    I guarantee ASLEF and the RMT would say no to that. It would mean learning an entirely new rule book for 3.5 miles, it would mean mixing rule books and operations, etc. It’s just a non starter.

    12 Mai 2026 um 01:21

  3. silversteellady gefällt Dead Sheeps Beitrag in dem Thema Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    It was a Mess Room invention on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, which then spread elsewhere. The term was used partly as a mildly derogatory observation on the seemingly endless appearance of these engines on the weekly roster. However, beyond...

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:43

  4. silversteellady gefällt Steves Beitrag in dem Thema Kent & East Sussex Railway.

    I thought the term originated at Sheffield Park as a derogatory comment on other early heritage railways motive power which, unlike the BB, were collecting industrial locos. KWVR, KESR, NNR come to mind.

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:42

  5. silversteellady gefällt Rail Rangers Beitrag in dem Thema 76079.

    This is the article on Rail Advent: https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/new-home-and-owner-announced-for-yorkshire-based-steam-locomotive-76079.html Surely the loco was ideal for the NYMR. An inability to pay for the overhaul?

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:42

  6. silversteellady gefällt Paul Grants Beitrag in dem Thema Strathspey Railway.

    And Austerity No.9 is under active restoration. A long time since it ran and it was a real pillar of steam services through the 90s.

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:32

  7. silversteellady gefällt Paul Grants Beitrag in dem Thema Strathspey Railway.

    Good to see the Strathspey gang have the capacity to help out. If there are some running turns for it, I would be inclined to pop up for a run behind it.

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:32

  8. silversteellady gefällt Dan Hills Beitrag in dem Thema Strathspey Railway.

    Strathspey seems to be building quite a fleet for the future. The 2 Ivatt Moguls, 5025, 92219 and now 76079, that's without 828 at the Spa Valley.

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:32

  9. silversteellady gefällt Paul Grants Beitrag in dem Thema Strathspey Railway.

    Rail Advent and Trackside reporting 76079 has been accquired by the Strathspey. An excellent get. 80105 was very much enjoyed by the Strathspey crews back in the day.

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:32

  10. silversteellady gefällt Paul Grants Beitrag in dem Thema Strathspey Railway.

    No but it was hired in 20 odd years ago and its performance was loved by the Strathspey and Bo'ness crews. Pocket rockets indeed.

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:32

  11. silversteellady gefällt jonathonags Beitrag in dem Thema Strathspey Railway.

    80105 is currently at Aviemore, arrived last week, for boiler repairs.

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:32

  12. silversteellady gefällt flying scotsman123s Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    And roll over bridges!...

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:31

  13. silversteellady gefällt Steves Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    If you do the sums, 76079 is better suited to the NYMR than a Black 5 and, in terms of tractive effort, it has pretty much the same as a Black 5 in hand on 7 coach trains. Why better suited? A Black 5 weighs more and that extra weight has to be...

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:31

  14. silversteellady gefällt JBTEvanss Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    Wouldn't go that far, was only purchased by the NYMR less than 20 years ago, did one ticket and a bit there? More heavily associated with the East Lancs, even Llangollen and she did plenty of mainline trips under Ian Riley. The likes of 5428,...

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:31

  15. silversteellady gefällt Andy Bs Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.

    The standard moguls were used heavily in Scotland so it’s quite appropriate. As part of the team restoring 76077 I’m looking forward now to a day in a few years when we might see all 4 survivors in steam, even better if 77, 79 and 84 all ex...

    11 Mai 2026 um 21:30
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