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Discussie in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' gestart door NXEA!, 8 nov 2009.

  1. NXEA!

    NXEA! New Member

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    Hello. I and a few fellow enthusiasts have set up a preservation group called Random Loco Preservation Group. We have plans to acquire a class 20 and restore it to running order at a location yet to be decided. We are welcoming fellow enthusiasts to come join us in acquiring and restoring one of these fine locomotives. We'll welcome you even if you just want to be a part of it. If you are interested in joining us please reply at the bottom.
     
    NXEA!, 8 nov 2009
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  2. Crossforth

    Crossforth New Member

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  3. michaelh

    michaelh Part of the furniture

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    Yet another one..................
     
    michaelh, 8 nov 2009
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  4. twr12

    twr12 Well-Known Member

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    Are they doing it for a bet?
     
    twr12, 9 nov 2009
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  5. simon

    simon Resident of Nat Pres

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    Unfortunately, yes.

    Aren't there enough preserved already? Bertter throw your resources behind one of the existing groups surely?
     
    simon, 9 nov 2009
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  6. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    without wishing to dull your enthusiasm there are plenty of engines and groups all in need of support , financial and practical, without another group who actually have no idea what they want to do in trying to buy an engine (as yet to be determined)

    It's hardly a "glorious" start and certainly not one that would make me wish to either contribute or join
     
    Sidmouth, 9 nov 2009
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  7. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    The website does you no favours - it gives the message that there is no plan to speak of, just a wish. If you are really serious about preserving a 20, there are some to be had out there but you are unlikely to raise funds for one through a public appeal, even a well structured one. If you have the money to do it, go for it and good luck, if you need others to help pay, I would echo the comment above that you join an existing preservation group and use your undoubted enthusiam to further something more practical.
     
    Martin Perry, 9 nov 2009
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  8. Maunsell man

    Maunsell man Well-Known Member

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    This has got to be a wind-up!
     
    Maunsell man, 9 nov 2009
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  9. DisusedBranch

    DisusedBranch Guest

    It's the BDLPG all over again...
     
    DisusedBranch, 9 nov 2009
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  10. dace83

    dace83 Well-Known Member

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    I think you have hit the nail on the head there
     
    dace83, 9 nov 2009
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  11. DieselDan

    DieselDan New Member

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    ROFLMAO! Ya what...
     
    DieselDan, 9 nov 2009
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  12. ADB968008

    ADB968008 Guest

    Someone's actually spent a bit of time developing a website to say they don't know what they want to do !
    Is this a school homework project perhaps ?
     
    ADB968008, 9 nov 2009
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  13. DisusedBranch

    DisusedBranch Guest

    Alas it's the down side of the internet on view for all to see again... every dreamer and reality-bereft idealist has a platform from which to spout their hot air.
     
    DisusedBranch, 10 nov 2009
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  14. DisusedBranch

    DisusedBranch Guest

    Duplicate post, sorry
     
    DisusedBranch, 10 nov 2009
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  15. Anthony Coulls

    Anthony Coulls Well-Known Member

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    I suggest it's a wind up, poking fun at the BDLPG. And quite well done too.
     
    Anthony Coulls, 10 nov 2009
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  16. 34036

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    Why Not preserve a HST?:rolleyes:
     
    34036, 11 nov 2009
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  17. 50044 Exeter

    50044 Exeter New Member

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    Does the BDLPG own any locomotives?
     
    50044 Exeter, 12 nov 2009
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  18. Robert Heath No.6

    Robert Heath No.6 Well-Known Member

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    Yes, but don't tell the owners! :p
     
    Robert Heath No.6, 12 nov 2009
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