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Whither Prince and Lady?

Тема в разделе 'Diesel & Electric Traction', создана пользователем Western Dreamer, 1 сен 2011.

  1. Western Dreamer

    Western Dreamer Member

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    Of the 7 preserved Westerns, D1062 Western Courier and D1010 Western Campaigner are both operational, with plans to prepare 1062 for mainline status having been approved by the WLA. I know that the three Westerns who have been operational in the recent past, D1013 Western Ranger, 1015 Western Champion and D1023 Western Fusilier are all undergoing repairs/overhaul with a view to a swift return, all being well, fingers crossed, but was wondering if anyone has news on D1041 Western Prince and D1048 Western Lady. Both the East Lancs/Bury and Midland Railway Centre websites say that these two locos are receiving attention but if anyone would be kind enough to give a more precise idea regarding their current status (and how far they are from being operational), i'd be really interested to read it.
     
    Western Dreamer, 1 сен 2011
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  2. ADB968008

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    Has D1048 ever worked in preservation ?
     
    ADB968008, 1 сен 2011
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  3. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    It has moved under its own power - whether it ever hauled passengers is another matter.
     
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  4. Drewry Car

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    D1048 worked on the NYMR when first preserved. Before a grand tour to Southport, Bodmin etc and finishing up back at MR-B. Being worked on by a dedicated few and think it has moved under its own power at Swanwick. It will be done when its done...
     
    Drewry Car, 2 сен 2011
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  5. MrHillingdon

    MrHillingdon Well-Known Member

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    MrHillingdon, 2 сен 2011
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    goldfish Nat Pres stalwart

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    Let's hope the engineering team are a bit better at the left/right thing than the website managers, eh…?

    ;-)

    Simon
     
    goldfish, 3 сен 2011
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  7. Western Dreamer

    Western Dreamer Member

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    Thanks all for the information. With the 50th birthday of the Westerns imminent, it would be super to see as many of the survivors of this iconic class as possible out and about in their golden jubilee year - and for me seven 52s would trump six A4s ;-)
     
    Western Dreamer, 3 сен 2011
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  8. MAPLE CHRIS

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    Remember a open day at Plymouth Laira when five were in attendance some time in the 90s dont think there has been a gathering since.
     
    MAPLE CHRIS, 3 сен 2011
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  9. Hemerdon

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    Do you mean this one, on the 15th September 1991 - 1191-010.jpg
     
    Hemerdon, 5 сен 2011
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  10. MAPLE CHRIS

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    Yes

    Took a very similar picture
     
    MAPLE CHRIS, 5 сен 2011
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  11. Rumpole

    Rumpole Part of the furniture

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    Rumpole, 5 сен 2011
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  12. D229

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    Does anyone have any informtion on D1048 ? Is it likely to run anytime soon or at all ?
     
    D229, 7 сен 2011
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  13. Western Dreamer

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    Post #4 in this thread implied either that no target date for a return has been set or if one has been set, it is not for the public domain.
     
    Western Dreamer, 9 сен 2011
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