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green five replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
It appears that the planned visit of 50026 to the MHR is now off for this year due to the loco being "marooned" at the Bluebell since their Diesel Gala in September. The Class 50 is finally due to return to Eastleigh works on Saturday. A post on...
Nov 11, 2026 at 12:33 AM -
silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 6990 Witherslack Hall.
This has been out of action for a while having new superheater flue tubes made and fitted along with some other work. That is now complete and the locomotive is back in steam now.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread GCR 8K/LNER 04 63601.
The frames went back on the wheels earlier this year and work is on-going to assemble the motion. The boilerwork is still to be done.
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:44 PM -
silversteellady liked Flying Phil's post in the thread 30777 to be overhauled.
The rear bogie is still being refurbished and more work has been done on the frames and motion. The boiler has had new rivets around the foundation ring, but is still awaiting palm stay work.
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:44 PM -
silversteellady liked Matt78's post in the thread The Gwili Railway thread.
First items of stock on road 2 at the carriage shed today. Road 1 on the right will now be extended a short distance to the rear. This will allow us to fit 5 x MK1 in the shed and therefore keep the service set under cover every night.
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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silversteellady liked mdewell's post in the thread Oswestry Update.
Another new arrival at Oswestry today, GWR 'Toad' Brake Van 35225 https://ws.rhrp.org.uk/WagonSurvey/displayvehicle.php?Ref=6ZHTXYG48O3F1LB0Q2UI [ATTACH]
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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silversteellady liked Spamcan81's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
34081 loading up ready for her move to Riley's. Photo by Matt Hainsworth (ELR) [ATTACH]
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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silversteellady liked black5's post in the thread East Lancs Railway.
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Nov 10, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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silversteellady liked free2grice's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Extremely positive news from Riley & Son. <BJ> ''34007 leaves The Works today on her way back to the MHR, our part of the overhaul is complete''. [IMG]
Nov 10, 2026 at 11:32 PM -
Spamcan81 attached a file to the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
34081 loading up ready for her move to Riley's. Photo by Matt Hainsworth (ELR) [ATTACH]
Nov 10, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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Mick45305 liked free2grice's post in the thread Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present.
Extremely positive news from Riley & Son. <BJ> ''34007 leaves The Works today on her way back to the MHR, our part of the overhaul is complete''. [IMG]
Nov 10, 2026 at 9:35 PM -
Mick45305 liked Andy B's post in the thread 76077.
Another busy month ! This post updates what’s been happening at LMS Loughborough and Toddington. At LMS, as said in a previous post, we fitted both rear cylinder covers and that allowed the two front brake hanger brackets along with the brake...
Nov 10, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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46223 liked free2grice's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Locomotive Services Limited pay their respects. <BJ> ''Ahead of tomorrow’s steam charter, 'King Edward I' carries a poppy wreath as we take a moment to remember and honour all those who have served, sacrificed and lost their lives in conflict....
Nov 10, 2026 at 9:35 PM -
Breva liked 35B's post in the thread Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.
Charities Aid Foundation have their benefits, but my experience is that they are limited and may offer no more than can be achieved with Gift Aid and direct payment.
Nov 10, 2026 at 9:35 PM -
Mick45305 liked free2grice's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
Locomotive Services Limited pay their respects. <BJ> ''Ahead of tomorrow’s steam charter, 'King Edward I' carries a poppy wreath as we take a moment to remember and honour all those who have served, sacrificed and lost their lives in conflict....
Nov 10, 2026 at 9:34 PM
