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LMS Hughes Crab 42859

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by SpudUk, Mar 31, 2009.

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  1. ADB968008

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    Yes,found close by, very very close by, apparently.
    Yes we should support the engine in getting it to safety, if the owner needs it.
     
    ADB968008, Jan 18, 2013
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    If the owner asks, I am sure the enthusiast fraternity will provide. I certainly would. Personally, I'd love to see it on the SVR, to complete our set of LMS moguls :) But that isn't my call.
     
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    I'd like to see it there too, but Bridgnorth Works has plenty on its plate as it is; I doubt they'd want to make a start on or provide dead space for what is obviously going to be a very long job!
     
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    It's a complete heart over head thought, you're quite right! Still, anywhere where it would be safe is preferable to where it is at the moment.
     
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    I'd be in too - I'd love to see a Crab go mainline - Wakes Weeks to the coast anyone? Well we can dream!
     
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    'course we can Sheff- but the legal process has to get to grips first!
     
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    If this is true then it is excellent news. This saga has brought the Crab from obscurrity to the attention of everyone and (if all that is being mentioned now is true), this can only be a good thing for both securing its future and providing the owner with backing and support.
     
    Shaggy, Jan 19, 2013
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    Shaggy and Dan -thanks for your sensible posts-I'm sure the owner will appreciate and be encouraged by your comments.
     
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    Can someone put me in touch with the owner please? Possibly might be able to offer space for safe storage and restoration
     
    Robing, Jan 30, 2013
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  10. ADB968008

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    Pm sent.
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    ADB968008, Jan 30, 2013
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    many thanks for that, I'll get in touch
     
    Robing, Jan 30, 2013
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    Ought to mention that the Crab already has a safe haven organised-much of it is already there.
     
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    Many thanks all, very helpful, hopefully things will work out in the end
     
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    Did they ever find the tender wheels? If not the lms patriot project has two spare wheelsets.
     
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    Thanks for that Gav-tender wheels are not yet extant.
     
    Austerity, Feb 6, 2013
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    As a matter of interest, and a the risk of sending the thread temporarily OT, are there any unpreserved tenders still at large on the network now?
     
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    There is the LNER one in a yard alongside the line near Doncaster.
     
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    Subject to a purchase appeal by the North British loco group.
     
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    May I ask what the current situation is with this locomotive?
     
    minty4371, Mar 10, 2013
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    hi all, long time since i've been on here, been struggling to suvive atm lost one job so struggling to find work atm, is it still at binbrook? cause, i might get a couple of hrs at the weekend to pop down...
     
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