silversteellady's Recent Activity
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silversteellady liked alexl102's post in the thread Industrial Loco Updates.
A few things I've seen recently: - Haulwen returned to service today - Austerity tank HE3163 WD132 Sapper at the Dean Forest Railway could be out on trials following overhaul next month, and it's hoped it'll be ready in time to cover for 9681...
Jul 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM -
silversteellady replied to the thread Industrial Loco Updates.
Accurate or not I think looks pretty nice :) Not to mention that I don't think many British steam locos have worn wasp stripes in preservation, let alone in this black & white style so I think it helps in making Haulwen look unique
Jul 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM -
silversteellady liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
If Bahamas' move had taken place yesterday then it would, unfortunately, have been without me watching - but today was a different kettle of fish. After this morning's debacle when I failed to press record on the drone controller properly (or at...
Jul 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM -
silversteellady liked Spike's post in the thread LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025.
Bahamas and friend pass Stafford on their way to Tyseley.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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silversteellady liked D1002's post in the thread Rother Valley Railway.
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Jul 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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silversteellady liked Steamie Boxes's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
926 passed it's post washout steam test yesterday 92134 is requiring coupling rod bushes to be made then I believe once rods are fitted it's done 80136 is sat at the back of the shed awaiting it's elements returning after it blew a couple on test...
Jul 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM -
silversteellady liked Steamie Boxes's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Steam loco availability should improve next week with the return of 44806 after issues found last week. 63395 was steamed for the first time yesterday, and will be running in shortly once some niggles have been ironed out. 29s defective rod...
Jul 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM -
silversteellady liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Thanks for the heads up on that. 31065, 32636, 34059 and 80151 looks to be rather good and no sign of a WR loco :). Even better if 80151 is hauling the four Maunsells without anything else on the back, or on the front as the BR 4MT is chimney...
Jul 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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silversteellady liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
Another day of celebration as Haulwen returns after 9 years. Huge congratulations to all the team involved. regards Matt
Jul 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread GCR Black 5 No 45491.
It was still in the shed at Loughborough today.
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silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 30777 to be overhauled.
Here is today's view of 30777 in the shed and the machining of the valve sleeve ports. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 45305, and her ex-Barry Connecting Rods..
The boiler is still on a wagon at the back of Loughborough shed. [ATTACH]
Jul 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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silversteellady liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Railways and People.
A couple from a time that the regulator (this is pre even the SRA) did not think everyone was a total moron who cannot be trusted.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jul 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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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
