6201 Princess Elizabeth

Steam heat does work when travelling foward (smoke box first) but was not fitted for reverse direction.

 

I understand the principles, Steam heat is only on the tender not on the front end. That kinda blows that barroom gossip out the window. No steam heat on the front no cold winter trains.

 

Sorry if it has already been posted, but 15 pages looking for one little bit of info!!!

When does the boiler ticket on Lizzie run out?

 

Our chairman has a lot of explaining to do.....

Heritage railway has published what they believe to be true, the truth of the matter is still not known at large.

I will agree with Mr Riley!

The chairman has made a huge U turn!

Rich

 

This is getting like the X-Files! Who do you believe?

 

Anyone other than the chairman! That's who you believe!

There is a com meeting on Saturday. Hopefully some feathers will be ruffled!

Rich

 

You have to remember a charman is there to be a spokesman for the society and cannot vote on anything other than a casting vote in a event of a tie

 

advent? surely event,sadly this is an all too typical happenstance of misuse of the "english language"lol

 

If we are going to be picky about language.
What's this LOL rubbish?

 

If you're going to criticise someone's misuse of the English language, how about trying correct grammar, punctuation and capitalisation first?

 

Blimey ! I thought this forum was about steam engines and railway preservation, not english lessons at school, the odd typo, dont worry, we get the gist !!

Matt.

 

Apprantly there is an inspection this Friday, I wish those still involved the best of luck.......
It looks like the "lets polish the engine every Saturday in the Museum" stage, Cos that's were there heading!!!

Rich Ex Support Crew!

 

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The inspection hasn't happened yet, there might be yet another U turn to come.

 

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What you appear not to be aware of, is that your esteemed committee have been negotiating the sale of the engine for some months now. Apparently they take the view that anyone who has not been involved since the days of Ashchurch are not entitled to influence the outcome. I'm not aware of anything being concluded as yet, but I've got a pretty good idea where it is going. Or rather, who it's going to. Perhaps it's well past time that ordinary members challenged what the hierachy are doing on their behalf.

 

My understanding was that 6201 is owned by a Charity, and therefore they probably have to give the loco to another charity should they ever have "finished with it" - that is the usual rule for items forming part of a Charity's "collection". If sold, what would they do with the proceeds? The charity exists (presumably) to educate the public by operation 6201 - if 6201 has gone, what happens to the money? It certainly doesn't get distributed to memebrs - again, gifts to similar charities would be the only route.

Some years ago, when it was announced that the latest overhaul would be 6201's last, there was speculation and various bodies that were charities lining themselves up to gain the loco, and stories of others that weren't looking at forming charities in order to get in line!

Of course, if I am wrong about 6201 being owned by a charity, please ignore the above. If I am right, then the Charity Commissioners are final arbitors of ensuring fair play if some-one chooses to involve them (and, I would guess, would probably have to be consulted on any sale/gift of the loco)

 

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It appears that you are unaware of the situation as the "esteemed committee" has no
knowledge of these alledged negotiations. Would you like to comment on where this information has come from. The committee awaits your reply

 

Who the bloody hell are you to ask that kind of question?????

Are you a newly elected board member..... Also plotting to stuff and mount or sell, No! Then butt out.

Rich