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35009, Shaw Savill

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by KentYeti, Jul 24, 2010.

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  1. MellishR

    MellishR Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    I like the idea of a National Preservation sponsored project BUT choosing it could be difficult. I can see there being a long and inconclusive debate about that. Anyway the Sellinge MNs seem very poor candidates, given the number of other MNs around.
     
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    Maybe best to start another thread on the possibility of a Nat Pres loco. That would give an idea of the level of support and likely financial input. Whilst they are fine machines would a MN be the best choice?
     
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  3. BillyReopening

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    That's a good idea, a seperate thread! A MN would be a challenge to say the least - maybe we should start smaller, or sponsor something complete that is out-of-ticket ?
     
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  4. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    An interesting thought. At 11k+ registered members, a say £20 donation by everyone would generate a quarter of a million pounds. It sounds easy but you try getting £11k people to agree to do the same thing, especially steam enthusiasts.
     
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    Getting the money would be the easy bit. Deciding the livery would be the headache.
     
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    If people want it to happen, I'll take it on...
     
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  7. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    Count me in for a financial contribution.
     
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    Start the thread then... I am in for a contribution to a well run group as well. Please no Facebook dreamers...
     
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    I don't agree...no wait...I see the problem... :)
     
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    I love that idea, but maybe start off smaller?
     
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  11. BillyReopening

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    I'm just writing a new thread, I'm putting the ideas in there!! Hang on two ticks...
     
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  12. Martin Perry

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    No; if you're going to be a bear, be a Grizzly :D
     
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  14. Moylesy98

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    Has anybody here got any recent news regarding 35009 as it's been a few years now and Riley still hasnt done any work on the engine. If money was no object id purchase her off Riley for restoration. Why doesn't someone or a group of people start up a society to purchase 35009 and restore her for mainline use.
     
    Moylesy98, Jun 1, 2018
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  15. WishIHadAName

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    You could ask the group who wantedto buy the 2884 from Llangollen. ;)
     
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    If your serious the first step would be to contact Ian Riley.


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    And better to call him Ian and not Riley.
     
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    There's a post on another thread suggesting Ian Riley's started work on it. I don't know if there's any truth to it, although I sincerely hope so. I'd also hope it stays there than goes anywhere else, as Riley's will doubtless do a superb job and relatively quickly. The fact it's my nearest line and I'm very lazy has nothing to do with it.
     
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    DismalChips, Jun 1, 2018
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    What's stopping you? Why are you waiting for someone else to do something when you obviously feel so strongly about it?
    And as @Springs Branch said above, a little respect for Mr Riley wouldn't go amiss...

    Perhaps @Ian Riley could supply an update?


    Keith
     
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