My point exactly . People get so wound up about numbers forgetting what really exists.
How many 8f's are in operation? How many 'complete examples have little hope of seeing operation in the next say 20 years? These people who expect...
There would have been little Doncaster built metal left on the engine by the end of its career after several heavy overhauls during which parts...
Seems a bit pointless without sufficient pre nationalisation stock. The MHR does a great job of portraying BR steam.
Ah. But at the time Horsted wasnt part of the Bluebell, so doesnt count
The T9 was only ever a static exhibit on the Bluebell. Though has of course worked elsewhere.
The W1 was also proposed to be called British Enterprise at one stage.
IF this happens (There have been numerous stalled attempts, about the only thing you can guarantee, is that any enlarged museum will have...
Didnt make it clear. Sorry. 5000 was the lowest number of the initial oldest batches The 4 numbered locos came later when they ran out of 5 numbers
1st in the class wasnt necessarily the main reason for selecting the preserved collection. Black 5 No.5000 was the lowest numbered, but the 26th...
The F6 was the 2nd batch of T1s as outlined above. They became grouped in with the t1s from 1898. To correct the previous post, examples lasted...
Probably just needs relaying with new sleepers in the main. Though some rail has definitely seen better days.
I must say, that when i walked the line (it was closed) earlier this year, the track was in appalling condition.
If the works are as significant as suggested and a new loco and rolling stock are required, also stated, then 350k is probably an under estimate.
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