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WSR Heritage Carriage Project

Discussion in 'Heritage Rolling Stock' started by Stewie Griffin, Apr 12, 2010.

  1. Stewie Griffin

    Stewie Griffin Member

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    What is the latest news with this project? I have had a look on the WSSRT's website, but the last practical news is a limited update from back in November 09.

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. West Somerset Wizard

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    I believe things are progressing with No 3639 at Williton albeit slowly, whereas work on No 6705 at Crewe seems to be going nicely. There's a fundraising campaign underway for No 6705 - see http://www.wsr.org.uk/6705.htm for details. Other things such as the proposed museum and workshops at Bishops Lydeard remain on the cards but are, of course, subject to a working partnership with the developers of the proposed housing etc on the Station Farm site. At the moment, it seems that development is held up.

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  3. Stewie Griffin

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    Thanks Steve. This project as a whole is a massive undertaking, and one which I can only wish the best of luck with!
     
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    cct man Part of the furniture

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    Does anyone know what happened to Robin White who was running this project then suddenly vanished?

    Does anyone know where he us now please?

    Regards
    Chris
     
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    I remember reading that he left because he did not have the time, due to work(employment law barrister) and family commitments.

    Paul
     
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    Robin is still an active WSR volunteer (signalman) and an advisor to the Heritage Carriage Project.

    David
     
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    Ah many thanks for that, I remember him as a Bluebell Railway Trustee.

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    JBTEvans Part of the furniture

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    What is the latest with 6705? Is it expected to return to traffic this year?
     
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    Hello,
    I believe that work is going on inside the coach.

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  10. GWR Man.

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    There has been a lot of problems found on poor work done on it before it arrived on the WSR with work needed doing on the windows again. This is the latest news on the coach http://www.wssrt.co.uk/latest-news-from-the-trust/no6705enjoysaspringclean I won't be able to be at the WSR Spring Gala second weekend when the Swindon Shed is open due to work to find out more on it.
     
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    MAPLE CHRIS Member

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    What is needed is lottery money otherwise these coaches will never be restored 6705 was in reasonable condition and look how long thats taken
     
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    Well I had a chat with two of the lads yesterday, and they said at the rate they are going it will be 150 years to restore all the coaches. The trouble is it a case so often of one step forward and two steps backward when restoring these coaches, as there is always more work needed doing than you think when you start to repair a part.
     
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    She posts regularly on the Picture Puzzle thread.
     
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    Hello,

    Where to start.....!

    Covered storaged
    Workshop fully fitted out.
    Restoration bay(s)
    Paint shed.
    Staff room,loos,mess room,rest room.
    Leadership,
    Promotion,
    Fun,
    Enthusiasm,
    ,instruction
    Equipment.
    Then...........
    Oh, money and lots and lots of people.


    Nick
     
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    Robin Moira White Resident of Nat Pres

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    That would be me!

    The sudden vanishing had a lot to do with disappearing as 'he' and reappearing as 'she'....;)

    Robin
     
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