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Recent Content by Mark Hickmott

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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    We're lucky because we now have a sponsor who will pay the cost, if we get the go ahead. As for making parts, that's not a problem, we have people...
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Jan 11, 2016 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    It's worked I now have a sponsor!
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Jan 9, 2016 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    It's wishful thinking, we are taking a visit up there soon. I just wish that this sort of thing could be more accessible and at a realistic price...
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Jan 9, 2016 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    Anthony, any chance you could get the plans for the 4DD done for us free of charge, instead of charging us £835? Thanks Mark
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Jan 9, 2016 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    Happy New Year! Today 9th Jan, we held an informal meeting to talk about what's next! Five members of the first group to visit the unit were...
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Jan 9, 2016 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    Sorry for no posts been busy and a family crisis! 2016, will be a busy time, we're hoping to arrange a second visit to the Kent based 4DD in...
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Dec 30, 2015 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    All your comments about the 4DD project are very useful. We are going over to the Kent site on Saturday with a small party of people. We are...
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Dec 17, 2015 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    Hello Nick, The bungees are just to pull/hold the cover in place while we get it sorted. The idea of ratchet straps is a good one, but we don't...
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Dec 9, 2015 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    Richard, Thanks for the advise. I been advised to use cheap (ish) covers. The main cover will do the whole unit LxH, I have 3 other slighty...
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Dec 9, 2015 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    Hello, There seems to be a differance with the info about asbestos on the 4DD. We have been given a number of places to look, but the general...
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Dec 9, 2015 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    Evening, I've brought some new covers for the unit. Hopefully, this will show the owner that we are serious about restoring the unit. Also, it...
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Dec 8, 2015 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    Thanks for your post. WATCH THIS SPACE! If you are interested please use the link kentbulleid4ddemugroup-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk If you join...
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Dec 1, 2015 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    Hi, Thanks for taking an interest with the 4DD project. It's been suggested that Bulleid used fibreglass as insulation on the unit. When he...
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Dec 1, 2015 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    Morning All. This is a long shot, does anyone know any ex workers from the Lancing and Eastleigh works, that may have worked on the building of...
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Dec 1, 2015 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Bulleid 4-DD Preservation

    Hi, Thanks for your comments. I will keep everyone informed with the progress. Cheer's Mark Hickmott
    Post by: Mark Hickmott, Nov 30, 2015 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction