GWR 2859

New Promo for purchase of 2859, and partnership with the Lear's "Western Falcon Rail Ltd" company forming as 2859 Group will be using their bank account...

 

Ever such an informative video there, really put some confidence into the project, I mean not any old amateur could put that together...

 

Watching that video clip It seems they want to convert 2859 into a 4-6-0 with a Hawksworth tender ?

 

They could have at least made the effort to a trip to the svr for 2857 or waited a bit until 2807 is operational again, it's not as if it would be difficult to get footage of either.

 

Putting my brutal realistic hat on. A decent GWR no1 boiler. Cylinders, piston rods and presumably piston heads. Hate to say it but. Spares for others.

 

So what will happen if/ when We do buy this loco

 

You will realise what you have let yourself in for........

 

I know Steve a long and slow and costly Project

 

What about when we have 2859 in steam ?

 

Why the rather long term questions Stuart, don't really see the relevance at the moment! We're (or at leastvwe were) more interested in how it was going to get there...

 

The surviving 2800s, along with 5322 are the only survivors of Churchward's original standardisation scheme. But, unlike 5322, 2859 is nowhere near unique. If support for its restoration is to be forthcoming then a positive indication of what is planned for it needs to be given. Where is restoration to take place? Where is to be based when complete? What is its intended use, has any railway been consulted as to the suitability for its line?

Unfortunately without such planning at this stage I cannot see any significant support, financial or otherwise, being forthcoming.

 

When, after 10 years or so of hard graft in the cold and rain, you achieve this, you can come back here and crow and we all admit we are wrong. In fact if you even manage to purchase it and start restoration somewhere, I will do that!

 

I'll eat my greasetop - complete with 40+ years of grease! Stuart, you have consistently refused to follow advice and, IMHO, don't seem to be in touch with reality.
I don't see this project getting any further than any of your previous schemes and that's a shame as this could be a useful loco in other hands. Ray.

 

You will have proved all on here wrong and then implement owners prerogative and annoy us by painting it pink with yellow spots. Ain't going to happen though.

 

I think everyone here would be perfectly happy for 2859 to be painted pink with yellow spots if you get to that stage...

 

Eye watering development on facebook tonight. price went up a bit.

 

Ooh, they've got a target that isn't to do with likes! Is this a reasonable price? I have absolutely no idea!