45596 Bahamas

Re: Bahamas

Don't think that's right. It was done in the early 60s round about 61 I think.

 

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Richard

 

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Thank you sir.

 

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Keith

 

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Good point!

 

Just going back to the "double chimney" question, both Clay and Whiteley/Morrison say that 45596 had the modification in 1961, with Whiteley/Morrison saying specifically "outshopped from Crewe Works in 1961" so fitted. I dont have the RCTS publication on the Jubilees, does that have anything to say?

From 1937 onwards, at various times several Jubilees had double chimneys, 5553 (1940), 5596,( 1961), 5684 (1936 to 1938), and 5742 ( removed 1955). 45722 (1956 to 1957 ?)

45722 was tested at Rugby as late as 1956, and in 1957 several Jubilees received modified draughting, including 5601, 5606, 5622, 5628, 5672, 5688, 5733, and 5738.

 

It was one boiler that was moved between chasses as per usual practice.

 

Bahamas will be outside on display this Saturday at the KWR 40's weekend. There is also a flypast @2.30pm by a Spitfire and Hurricane

 

Unfortunately the flypast was a non starter but is scheduled for @ noon today. I also attended my first AGM of the Bahamas Locomotive Society yesterday and must say I was very, very impressed by their presentation and true professionalism, which will augre well for the forthcoming overhaul of Bahamas. Funds are still needed as are also members......come on ladies and gentlemen, however small your contribution it will be most welcome in order to get this unique locomotive up and running again. One years membership is only £15.00, and yesterdays AGM included a buffet lunch and free access to the KWVR including trains.............a bargain!

 

The contract has been awarded to Tyesley for the overhaul........

 

Good news, really impressed with Tyseley's setup. Also interesting on the educational aspects that are coming along with the Bahamas Lottery grant.

 

Thanks for all these words of encouragement! 45596 should move to Tyseley within the next few weeks; we are looking forward to working with Bob Meanley and his team and of course getting our 'interloper' into GWR territory in steam again! In the meantime the LNWR Coal Tank is 125 years old in September, has been in the ownership of the National Trust for 50 years this year and in BLS care for 40 years. All invited to CT125 events on the KWVR on 19/20 October. Details on the BLS website.

 

Has Bahamas already been moved to Tyseley? If not when is the move scheduled for?

 

That's the reason why I was asking

 

The Contract to move 45596 from Ingrow to Tyseley was signed last week (October 31) and the loco (engine only) is scheduled to arrive there by the end of November.
The BLS website contains a Press Release with all the relevant information (www.bahamas45596.co.uk) together with details about the recruitment of an Audience Development Co-ordinator to support our successful HLF bid.
John Hillier, Director: Press/Publicity, Bahamas Locomotive Society Ltd.

 

The job has just been advertised. See the BLS website www.bahamas45596.co.uk

 

The contract for Tyseley to overhaul 45596 was signed last week and the loco should get there by the end of November.
The advertisement for the Audience Development Co-ordinator to support our successful HLF bid has just been placed on the BLS website ; www.bahamas45596.co.uk
John Hillier, Director: Publicity/Marketing, Bahamas Locomotive Society Ltd.