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60007 (4498) Sir Nigel Gresley Overhaul

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by No.7, Mar 25, 2016.

  1. MikeParkin65

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    I think the plain black livery serves to highlight just what an aesthetically perfect form Gresley achieved with the A4's. Respect the members right to choose the livery but BR blue and more specifically the lining of the tender and cab panels along with the skinny lion disrupt the flowing lines of an A4.

    Just an opinion, whatever colour its fantastic to see 4498/7/60007 on the way back :)
     
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    Absolutely agree, was priveliged to see and hear these in the 40s-50s and 60s, but must say that fitted with the extra nostril and larger cowling visual perfection from any angle was achieved, oh to bunk into 34a once again and see the line up at the front of the shed.
     
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    Another comprehensive update from the trust. It pleases me that they have kept members fully in the loop throughout the whole overhaul process and I hope the engines return to service will generate new members for SNGLT!
     
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    The wartime black livery really suits the A4 Pacifics, and SNG wears it very well. Pleasing to see another stalwart of the mainline returning soon.
     
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    I'm absolutely blown away by the amount of things that have been done by the team since the last update (which was, after all, only back in August!) Reading the list, one gets the idea that they must have had 100 people working on it! It's almost tiring just to read the update - some one clearly put a lot of work into assembling it (thanks!) - and of course that's ignoring all the work itself! It does give one something of an appreciation for the sheer amount of work that's involved in overhauling such an engine.

    Noel
     
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    News item 13 September 2021:

    Further to the news item of yesterday, SNGLT can confirm that the damage to 60007's tender is now repaired.

    News item 12 September 2021:

    The Trust can confirm that on 2nd September 2021 Sir Nigel Gresley was involved in a minor incident while being shunted at York in a movement undertaken by NRM personnel. Nobody was injured but there was some damage to the tender of 60007 - initial inspection suggests that the damage is not serious. Although clearly the incident was regrettable, SNGLT does not envisage it will impact our planned transfer to Crewe.
     
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    Now carrying a 51L shedplate, 'Thornaby'
    Strange choice..
     
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    It's where the chief engineer lives.
     
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    On the move !!!!
     
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    Many thanks for your updates, much appreciated....
     
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    A fantastic video on FB shows 4498 on the Traverser at Holgate, unfortunately i cannot share!!!
     
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    On her way to Crewe as we speak, left early this morning.
     
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    That's a shame! :)

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    Many, many thanks for this...people just don't realise what happens behind scenes..it really frustrates me as an engineer...always has...
     
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    As and when i see them, i will continue to post them.
     
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    Now within Crewe works, Work continues on the overhaul after the move to Crewe, this image shows the front streamlining and cod mouth door removed in preparation for the fitting of the main steam pipes in the smokebox. 248976412_2147811725358376_6263716494674905485_n.jpg
     
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