If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Nene Valley Railway's Polish 'Slask' 5485

Discussion in 'Photography' started by cksteam, Aug 31, 2011.

  1. cksteam

    cksteam New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Messages:
    173
    Likes Received:
    42
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Halifax, West Yorkshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    http://chriskempster.zenfolio.com/p561163412

    September will see the retirement from service of the Nene Valleys Polish 0-8-0 tank engine 5485. After giving many years service, her boiler ticket is due to expire.
     
    cksteam, Aug 31, 2011
    #1
  2. 47406

    47406 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2006
    Messages:
    1,289
    Likes Received:
    145
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Operations Manager
    Location:
    County Durham
    Shame it couldn't last another weekend.
     
    47406, Aug 31, 2011
    #2
  3. cksteam

    cksteam New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Messages:
    173
    Likes Received:
    42
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Halifax, West Yorkshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    If my memory serves me right the certificate doesn't expire until later in the month. Until the 'Duke' and 'Kinlet Hall' were announced she was due to appear at the gala. But these days most people don't seem that interested in 'foreign stuff', so shes been knocked back down the pecking order. Its a shame. I would have liked one more chance to snap her at the head of the 'Wagon Lits' carraiges!
     
    cksteam, Sep 1, 2011
    #3
  4. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,847
    Likes Received:
    22,295
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I don't think it's so much people not liking foreign stuff but more likely that with two high profile and no doubt expensive visitors, the management will want to make maximum use of them to get their money's worth.
     
    Spamcan81, Sep 1, 2011
    #4
  5. ADB968008

    ADB968008 Guest

    Whats the plan for the 0-8-0, is it scheduled for store or overhaul ? Is anything happening with the BR 64... (please don't say it's going to leave the country !)
     
    ADB968008, Sep 1, 2011
    #5
  6. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,847
    Likes Received:
    22,295
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I would imagine a lot depends on what arrangement, if any, the owner has with the NVR for an overhaul.
     
    Spamcan81, Sep 2, 2011
    #6
  7. cksteam

    cksteam New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Messages:
    173
    Likes Received:
    42
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Halifax, West Yorkshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Since posting this gallery I have been informed on another forum that there are details in the latest edition of 'Nene Steam' stating that the boiler ticket for 5485 has been extended to the Summer of 2012. If this is true this is good news for both the owner and the railway, and a credit to the team at Wansford MPD for maintaining the engine to a condition that makes an extension available.

    As my copy of NS has yet to arrive though, and there is no information anywhere else on the net, I have been unable to verify the information. If anybody here knows whether its true or not please let me know.
     
    cksteam, Sep 2, 2011
    #7
  8. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,847
    Likes Received:
    22,295
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Maybe a phone call to Wansford office would produce the info you require.
     
    Spamcan81, Sep 2, 2011
    #8
  9. B17 61606

    B17 61606 Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2009
    Messages:
    262
    Likes Received:
    24
    The draft notes do indeed state 5485's certificate has been extended to Summer 2012.

    I'm certain a year or two ago this loco was advertised for sale online - can't find it now however, so I'm afraid I have no idea what the current status is on this front.

    Paul
     
    B17 61606, Sep 3, 2011
    #9
  10. ADB968008

    ADB968008 Guest

    It was offered at least twice for sale on ebay.
     
    ADB968008, Sep 3, 2011
    #10
  11. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,847
    Likes Received:
    22,295
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Not sure what the current ownership situation is but I think it ended up costing the chap who brought it back from Poland a heck of a lot more than he bargained for.
     
    Spamcan81, Sep 3, 2011
    #11

Share This Page