45231

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Can't comment on 44932 as I don't know what the figure in the magazine was, but the overhaul was well advanced and the engine was not too far from steaming, so had the added value of an almost complete overhaul. But I don't think that the other examples you quote necessarily disprove my point.

34073 hasn't sold, of course, which suggests that a Barry wreck, even with a lot of parts, isn't worth 300K! The Manor, at 250-300K, is a similar sized loco to 45231 and although the Black 5 is main line registered and has a year or two left on its ticket, several summers worth of the West Highland will have left their mark. 3803 hasn't sold and neither has 4588, which suggests that the level of perhaps 350K for 45231 would be a more realistic asking price, giving a value of around 700K for the overhauled engine.

 

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I notice its to be in Scotland by the 7th May, a month ago I heard the boiler had been sent somewhere for some reason, saw it looking complete on Sunday, wonder if its been sold/bought,

 

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I believe there is a test run from Carnforth on the 28th could it be 45231?.

 

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The info I have is that 45231 is on test to Hellifield and back on the 28th and then moves to Thornton on the 7th and leaves Carnforth at 7-45am . Steve

 

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Pic here of 45231 leaving Carnforth (tender first for some reason!) on its unloaded test to Hellifield:

http://andrewstransport.smugmug.com...s-2011/16210594_23vme#1269026131_d4b2t4x-L-LB

Cheers

AN

 

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just uploaded some pictures to my site of it running tender first to Hellifield and also in the goods loop at Hellifield

John

 

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Great photos John, you must have been the chap sat on the wall at Long Preston as I pulled up in our car and set up the video tripod . Shame I did not get to say hello . Regards Steve

 

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Nice photo, but your caption is a bit out. 45231 did a stint on the Jacobites last year.

 

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Is it a possibility that I saw 45321 (as so many people are convinced that it still exists) in the West Highlands last year?!

 

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This is my video of 45231 on a test run from Carnforth to Hellifield and back again. Regards Stevehttp://youtube.com/watch?v=5liPAZAAsRU

 

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It's pointing the right way for Scotland.

 

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North?

 

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It isnt pointing the right way yet!!

A pic of 45231 returning from Hellifield to Carnforth at Eldroth at http://philmetcalfe.zenfolio.com/p268550676/h2be6c15c#h2be6c15c

 

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My video of 45231s light engine test run (very similar to parts of Steve's - good to see you Steve):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLoWI_ZHQxg

and some photos at the photo sight mentioned in the signature below.

Chris

 

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Wow! Never thought of that! Actually, the reason for leaving Carnforth tender first (normally it is the return from Hellifield) was to check the tender wheels, which have just been given new tyres.

AN

 

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45231 was out on a test run today to Helifield and return via Preston, photo of it at Lostock Hall http://www.northwestrailphoto.co.uk/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=15

 

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Another pic here.

http://andrewstransport.smugmug.com...s-2011/16210594_23vme#1288397508_2mLQDnJ-A-LB

45231 + POB are expected to run to Stirling Fri to meet 61994 for the SRPS tour to Fort William Sat.

The Jacobite ECS will be diesel-hauled from Carnforth to Fort William Fri.

HTH

Andrew N

 

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Thought there was a problem with 45231 that resulted in one of the Riley 5s dashing to Scotland as a replacement? Or has that happened already?