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GWR Large Prairie 4141

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 63601, May 14, 2010.

  1. 63601

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    Just like to confirm that 4141 has now departed the Great Central Railway and has now arrived at the Llangollen Railway.
     
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    Why is this?

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  3. 63601

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    Overhaul I'd of imagine, owner's decision too, the GCR have loco's such as 34039, 46521, Robert, 73156, 3809 and 6990 Witherslack Hall to overhaul before they touch 4141.
     
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  4. Dan Cross

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    I did mean to ask about this one...
    Passed it as it steamed down the M56 near Helsby on Wednesday afternoon.
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    I thought she was for sale?

    Quite a change of heart if the decision of selling changes to overhaul.
     
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    Still owned by by Mr Kennedy
     
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    kieranhardy Well-Known Member

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    I know that.... but she was for sale originally.
     
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    Is 4121 still for sale?
     
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    If 4141 was for sale I would be interested, I'm not joking. This is the only locomotive that I can actually remember from my early years on the Kingham Line (probably because it was a common performer and its number was easy for me to remember!) and it was a Cheltenham/Gloucester shedded loco for its entire life. Its natural home is the Glos Warks Railway and I would be interested in going in with others who might wish to buy it. However, if it is being overhauled then I doubt if its for sale.
     
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    I can confirm 4121 is for sale.
     
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  11. 63601

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    Sorry about the last post, she was originally for sale.
     
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    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    I thought a share of it was for sale , the investment to be used to pay for the overhaul
     
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    She's supposed to be in quite good condition so the overhaul shouldn't be too expensive.
     
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    The Llangollen Railway website states;
    "The loco is expected to be operational again in 18months"

    Lewis
     
    lewis.maddox, May 18, 2010
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    Correct, 4141 is currently sitting on the reception road in the yard at Llangollen. In due course the locomotive will be overhauled by the full time staff in the workshops.
     
    Jeff Albiston, May 19, 2010
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    I'm not sure if there is a newer thread about 4141, if so then due apopogies.

    I've just had a e-mail from a friend who visited the Llangollen Rly today and 4141 was double headed with 44806 on its first outing since its overhaul
     
    50850-27C, Oct 23, 2012
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