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Does this deal have any impact on Hunslet's archive or Statfold activities?

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by BiggerBob, Oct 16, 2012.

  1. BiggerBob

    BiggerBob New Member

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    Wabtec buys LH Group for US$48m *- Railway Gazette
     
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    Miff Part of the furniture Friend

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    Don't know. The Hunslet Engine Co. is one of the businesses listed on the LH Group website as being acquired by Wabtec. Statfold is not mentioned. Hunslet's separate website appears to have gone off line. Statfold's website makes no mention of the deal but does say their engineering works are privately owned by Graham Lee.
     
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    If this deal is going to have any effect it can only be for the betterment of Statfold and the narrow gauge railway collection.
     
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    kscanes Resident of Nat Pres

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    The website seems to have changed addresses a few months ago, with the "www" being removed. Hunslet Engine Company working today.
     
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    At the bottom of the article.

    "Wabtec has acquired Keelex 351 Ltd, which includes LH Group Holdings Ltd, LH Group Services Ltd, LH Group Wheelsets Ltd, J & D Gears Ltd, Coleman UK Group Ltd, Coleman Hydraulics Ltd, LH Plant (Burton) Ltd, LH Access Technology Ltd, Envirotech Research Ltd, TP (Powder Coating) Ltd, Coleman Manufacturing Ltd, Hunslet Engine Co Ltd and Parts Supply Ltd"

    So yes Hunslet Engine Co Ltd is included.
     
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    I thought Statfold came under the banner of "Hunslet Steam Co." rather than "Hunslet Engine Co.", so despite the family connection, they may still be seperate companies.
     
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    The sale of the LH Group will in no way adversly effect SBR nor the Hunslet Archive.

    Hunslet Steam Ltd is a separate entity and is still based at Statfold.

    All the historical aspects (names etc) are vested in Hunslet Steam Ltd.

    Henry

    SBR
     
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    Thanks Henry - look for to visiting again next year.
     
    BiggerBob, Oct 18, 2012
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    Pleasure

    You`ll see some changes when you come next year!!

    Henry
     
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