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IWSR launches Historic Wagon Restoration Group

Discussion in 'Heritage Rolling Stock' started by Islander, Sep 7, 2010.

  1. Islander

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    The IWSR's C&W Supervisor Gary Walker is building on his success as a 'Volunteer Magnet' by launching a department devoted to the restoration of our mainly pre-grouping wagon collection. The C&W team have already turned out a significant number of restorations, Gary hopes that far more can be achieved with a dedicated and focused group.

    Gary is hosting an inaugural meeting at Havenstreet (2pm, Saturday 18th September) to discuss plans and gather ideas - please come along if you are interested in helping him take this plan forward. For more details see the link below:

    http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/new...ical-wagon-restoration-department-launch.html
     
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  2. cct man

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    Well done to Gary he is a good man, he deserves to succeed.

    Give him my best regards.

    Chris Willis
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    Good luck, keep us posted on how you get on
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    Well done, that's a good idea - hope it works out. Restorations (or replicas!) are important for any heritage concern, and the poor relation often seems to be the goods stock!
     
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    Well, that is exactly how it works at the SVR, the wagon guys up here are technically a spin off of the pannier tank fund!
     
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