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6201 Lizzie overhaul thread

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by mike1522, Apr 15, 2013.

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  1. andalfi1

    andalfi1 Well-Known Member

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    I think he means Brell Ewart ?
     
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    mike1522 Long Time Member Friend

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    Yes Brell is the one.

    Getting back to Lizzie, I wouldn't be talking about her return to steam from out of the blue. It shall be 2015.
     
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    Many thanks for the donation (and the kind comment).
    As at the end of July I believe the video has added £180 to the coffers. Not a vast sum but money that we wouldn't necessarily have had.
    In answer to an earlier query I have to confess that I am not privy to the total sum required. At the June Annual Meeting I seem to recall the figure of £25000 being required but that may have been just for completion of the boiler. Other costs can always crop up unexpectedly but no doubt there will also have been other income to counterbalance this.
    The latest (July) newsletter is optimistic that a hydraulic test of the boiler will take place in August.
    I just thought everything had been a bit quiet for a while and was concerned that Lizzie may have disappeared off the radar a little. It seemed an opportunity to remind anyone who enjoys seeing this beautiful loco out on the mainline of the chance to contribute a little to her return. We can then sit smugly back on the lineside thinking "I helped bring her back".
    Thanks to anyone and everyone has donated. If you thought you might but have not got round to it - it's still not too late ;o)

    Chris
     
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  4. mike1522

    mike1522 Long Time Member Friend

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    Yeah
     
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    We are hoping to be able to steam 6201 "Princess Elizabeth" at the Tyseley Open Day on 26th October..... Lots of room for jokes about naked princesses as the boiler casing will not be in place.... It is dependent on an inspection later this week.

    Other locos in steam include A4 "Bittern", our two Panniers, etc.

    www.tyseleylocoworks.co.uk/tlw
     
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  6. andalfi1

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    Wow, quick turn round or what ! Now about the colour......:D
     
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    Any colour you like - as long as it's LMS lined maroon with 6201 on the cabside...

    (With apologies to Henry Ford...)
     
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    I thought it was common knowledge that it is going to be silver.

    Oh wait - that's the boiler undercoat - sorry! ;)
     
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    That is good news Ben, and plans for her first run???
     
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    Depping for Bittern on the Merseyside Streak next month? :p;)
     
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    Last, I heard was June 2015. I would LOVE:) to be wrong. It is a good thing that my 2015 travel plans are only prelimanary
    at this point
     
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    I think there is still work to be done Mike and June may be a safe estimation.
     
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    I would say that mid-2015 is a good bet. There is still a lot of work to be done before Lizzie is seen on the mainline.
     
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    6201 to be out-shopped in br black?!?!

    i snuck into tyseley saturday last. they were putting various panels of boiler casing on. a large number were painted back! can we look forward to lizzie in br black???
     

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    Doubt it.
     
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    Post war LMS Black would get my vote ;-)
     
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    And why not !:)
     
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    Another one for the BR black fans. No
    I know that many of you will find my remark insulting should this come to fruition.
     
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    BR Black, no, not another one. Everyone knows it should be Apple Green.
    *runs away*
     
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    You can run but you cannot hide.....
     
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