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WSR Heritage Carriage Project

Rasprava u 'Heritage Rolling Stock' pokrenuta od Stewie Griffin, 12. Travanj 2010..

  1. Stewie Griffin

    Stewie Griffin Member

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    What is the latest news with this project? I have had a look on the WSSRT's website, but the last practical news is a limited update from back in November 09.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Stewie Griffin, 12. Travanj 2010.
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  2. West Somerset Wizard

    West Somerset Wizard Guest

    I believe things are progressing with No 3639 at Williton albeit slowly, whereas work on No 6705 at Crewe seems to be going nicely. There's a fundraising campaign underway for No 6705 - see http://www.wsr.org.uk/6705.htm for details. Other things such as the proposed museum and workshops at Bishops Lydeard remain on the cards but are, of course, subject to a working partnership with the developers of the proposed housing etc on the Station Farm site. At the moment, it seems that development is held up.

    Steve
    (WSW)
     
    West Somerset Wizard, 12. Travanj 2010.
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  3. Stewie Griffin

    Stewie Griffin Member

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    Thanks Steve. This project as a whole is a massive undertaking, and one which I can only wish the best of luck with!
     
    Stewie Griffin, 12. Travanj 2010.
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  4. cct man

    cct man Part of the furniture

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    Does anyone know what happened to Robin White who was running this project then suddenly vanished?

    Does anyone know where he us now please?

    Regards
    Chris
     
    cct man, 12. Travanj 2010.
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  5. Paul42

    Paul42 Part of the furniture

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    Chris

    I remember reading that he left because he did not have the time, due to work(employment law barrister) and family commitments.

    Paul
     
    Paul42, 12. Travanj 2010.
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    cct man se sviđa ovo.
  6. gwr4090

    gwr4090 Part of the furniture

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    Robin is still an active WSR volunteer (signalman) and an advisor to the Heritage Carriage Project.

    David
     
    gwr4090, 15. Travanj 2010.
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    cct man se sviđa ovo.
  7. cct man

    cct man Part of the furniture

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    Ah many thanks for that, I remember him as a Bluebell Railway Trustee.

    Regards
    Chris
     
    cct man, 15. Travanj 2010.
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  8. JBTEvans

    JBTEvans Part of the furniture

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    What is the latest with 6705? Is it expected to return to traffic this year?
     
    JBTEvans, 29. Veljača 2016.
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  9. nick813

    nick813 Well-Known Member Loco Owner

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    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Hello,
    I believe that work is going on inside the coach.

    Nick
     
    nick813, 1. Ožujak 2016.
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  10. GWR Man.

    GWR Man. Well-Known Member

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    There has been a lot of problems found on poor work done on it before it arrived on the WSR with work needed doing on the windows again. This is the latest news on the coach http://www.wssrt.co.uk/latest-news-from-the-trust/no6705enjoysaspringclean I won't be able to be at the WSR Spring Gala second weekend when the Swindon Shed is open due to work to find out more on it.
     
    GWR Man., 1. Ožujak 2016.
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  11. MAPLE CHRIS

    MAPLE CHRIS Member

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    What is needed is lottery money otherwise these coaches will never be restored 6705 was in reasonable condition and look how long thats taken
     
    MAPLE CHRIS, 6. Ožujak 2016.
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    flying scotsman123 se sviđa ovo.
  12. GWR Man.

    GWR Man. Well-Known Member

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    Well I had a chat with two of the lads yesterday, and they said at the rate they are going it will be 150 years to restore all the coaches. The trouble is it a case so often of one step forward and two steps backward when restoring these coaches, as there is always more work needed doing than you think when you start to repair a part.
     
    GWR Man., 6. Ožujak 2016.
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  13. Wenlock

    Wenlock Well-Known Member Friend

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    No I do not currently volunteer
    She posts regularly on the Picture Puzzle thread.
     
    Wenlock, 6. Ožujak 2016.
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  14. nick813

    nick813 Well-Known Member Loco Owner

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    Hello,

    Where to start.....!

    Covered storaged
    Workshop fully fitted out.
    Restoration bay(s)
    Paint shed.
    Staff room,loos,mess room,rest room.
    Leadership,
    Promotion,
    Fun,
    Enthusiasm,
    ,instruction
    Equipment.
    Then...........
    Oh, money and lots and lots of people.


    Nick
     
    nick813, 6. Ožujak 2016.
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    nick glanf, Jamessquared, michaelh i 5 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  15. Robin Moira White

    Robin Moira White Resident of Nat Pres

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    Yes I am an active volunteer
    That would be me!

    The sudden vanishing had a lot to do with disappearing as 'he' and reappearing as 'she'....;)

    Robin
     
    Robin Moira White, 10. Ožujak 2016.
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