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GWR 2859

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by nick813, Feb 11, 2014.

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  1. lil Bear

    lil Bear Part of the furniture

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    New Promo for purchase of 2859, and partnership with the Lear's "Western Falcon Rail Ltd" company forming as 2859 Group will be using their bank account...

     
    lil Bear, Mar 15, 2014
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  2. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Ever such an informative video there, really put some confidence into the project, I mean not any old amateur could put that together...
     
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  3. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    Can you help this return to steam? (And turn it into a Castle in the process if the video is to be believed lol :rolleyes: )
     
    Pete Thornhill, Mar 15, 2014
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  4. ADB968008

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    Watching that video clip It seems they want to convert 2859 into a 4-6-0 with a Hawksworth tender ?
     
    ADB968008, Mar 15, 2014
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  5. Pete Thornhill

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    It's a Castle lol
     
    Pete Thornhill, Mar 15, 2014
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  6. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    They could have at least made the effort to a trip to the svr for 2857 or waited a bit until 2807 is operational again, it's not as if it would be difficult to get footage of either.
     
    flying scotsman123, Mar 15, 2014
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  7. Southernman99

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    Putting my brutal realistic hat on. A decent GWR no1 boiler. Cylinders, piston rods and presumably piston heads. Hate to say it but. Spares for others.
     
    Southernman99, Mar 15, 2014
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  8. stuartreeder

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    So what will happen if/ when We do buy this loco
     
    stuartreeder, Mar 15, 2014
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  9. Steve

    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    You will realise what you have let yourself in for........
     
    Steve, Mar 15, 2014
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  10. stuartreeder

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    I know Steve a long and slow and costly Project
     
    stuartreeder, Mar 15, 2014
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  11. stuartreeder

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    What about when we have 2859 in steam ?
     
    stuartreeder, Mar 16, 2014
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  12. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Why the rather long term questions Stuart, don't really see the relevance at the moment! We're (or at leastvwe were) more interested in how it was going to get there...
     
    flying scotsman123, Mar 16, 2014
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  13. LesterBrown

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    The surviving 2800s, along with 5322 are the only survivors of Churchward's original standardisation scheme. But, unlike 5322, 2859 is nowhere near unique. If support for its restoration is to be forthcoming then a positive indication of what is planned for it needs to be given. Where is restoration to take place? Where is to be based when complete? What is its intended use, has any railway been consulted as to the suitability for its line?

    Unfortunately without such planning at this stage I cannot see any significant support, financial or otherwise, being forthcoming.
     
    LesterBrown, Mar 16, 2014
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  14. Sidmouth

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    you get to go lalalalalalalala whilst doing a merry told you so dance

    Whilst the association of Western Falcon Rail is positive for Stuart and brings some kudos , I cannot help by being a little concerned by the misfortune that has befallen 47701 and also the coaches previously owned / associated
     
    Sidmouth, Mar 16, 2014
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  15. Reading General

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    When, after 10 years or so of hard graft in the cold and rain, you achieve this, you can come back here and crow and we all admit we are wrong. In fact if you even manage to purchase it and start restoration somewhere, I will do that!
     
    Reading General, Mar 16, 2014
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  16. marshall5

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    I'll eat my greasetop - complete with 40+ years of grease! Stuart, you have consistently refused to follow advice and, IMHO, don't seem to be in touch with reality.
    I don't see this project getting any further than any of your previous schemes and that's a shame as this could be a useful loco in other hands. Ray.
     
    marshall5, Mar 16, 2014
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  17. GeoffS75

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    You will have proved all on here wrong and then implement owners prerogative and annoy us by painting it pink with yellow spots. Ain't going to happen though.
     
    GeoffS75, Mar 16, 2014
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  18. flying scotsman123

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    I think everyone here would be perfectly happy for 2859 to be painted pink with yellow spots if you get to that stage...
     
    flying scotsman123, Mar 16, 2014
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    Eye watering development on facebook tonight. price went up a bit.
     
    43729, Mar 23, 2014
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  20. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Ooh, they've got a target that isn't to do with likes! Is this a reasonable price? I have absolutely no idea!
     
    flying scotsman123, Mar 23, 2014
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