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7821 Ditcheat Manor

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 76079, Mar 16, 2009.

  1. 76079

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    Hi all

    Just to keep you all up to speed. 7821 Ditcheat Manor has been positioned for collection on (i believe) thursday this week to return to the WSR.
     
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    Re: 7820 Ditcheat Manor

    7821 Ditcheat Manor

    or

    7820 Dinmore Manor
     
  3. 76079

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    Sorry should have been 7821. I have ammended this many thanks
     
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    Presumably without any boiler ticket extension?
     
  5. 76079

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    Thats correct no work has been carried out to the locomotive other than inspections. Im assuming the cost of the extension outweighs the benefits. It is a very very "tired" engine
     
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    Where shall she be stored? Is it going to be possible to see her over the gala weekends?
    Thanks
     
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    Good question! Not a lot of room for the next couple of weeks!
     
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    gwr4090 Part of the furniture

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    Ditcheat Manor arrive at Williton this afternoon.
     
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    Thread resurrection.......apologies!

    Does anyone know the location/status of Ditcheat Manor?

    I have just found some pictures of it going through some old boxes which I *think* must be the early 2000s at the WSR, and it made me think I have not seen/heard anything of 7821 for a long time?

    Many Thanks

    Chris
     
  10. MatthewCarty

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    I believe it is in the Swindon Steam museum on static display. Although, I seem to remember 2015 being mentioned as the year it might move back. Perhaps someone else might remember better!
     
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    Correct, she is currently on display in the museum and according to her Wikipeadia page (reliable I know) it does say she could be there for up to 5 years from 2010 so it could move back to the WSR this year.
     
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    7821.jpg
     
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