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Discussie in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' gestart door Reading General, 11 jan 2015.

  1. Reading General

    Reading General Part of the furniture

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    Can I ask, does anyone know what future returns to steam we might see in the medium/long term?

    I've a soft spot for 6106 which I rode in the cab off for an hour or two many years ago (on No5 road ,it was so long ago) and also 1466 which I rode behind on the Wallingford Branch pre C&WR. Als0 6996 Burton Agnes Hall which I scraped some muck off once. I'd like to see each of these steam agaoin before I shuffle off this mortal coil. Any chance? (7808 too would be nice)
     
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    green five Resident of Nat Pres

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    4144 is due back in traffic soon and funds are being raised for 1466. I would love to see 6106 run again but I believe she needs rather a lot of work which is why she has been out of action for so many years.
     
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  3. Neil_Scott

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    I too would like to see some of the GWS' older engines restored like the four you mention and 5900. Perhaps the organisation is too interested in it's new-build projects to be able to restore some of its older collection.
     
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    It's be nice if they could fix their one remaining Barry wreck (5227) first... Yes I know it was bought for parts.


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    pmh_74, 11 jan 2015
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    baldric vindt dit leuk.
  5. Reading General

    Reading General Part of the furniture

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    why "first"?

    It may be on the cards, if we get an informed opinion on this thread, then we'll know.
     
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    I really can't see it at the moment not with all the newbuilds on the go . Where's the funds coming from ?
     
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  7. Reading General

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    that's why I said " medium/long term"
     
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    svrhunt New Member

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    Tbf getting 6023 on the mainline would be a start
     
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