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Manchester Museum - Missing Items

Discussion in 'Heritage Rolling Stock' started by Bestieboy, Jan 29, 2012.

  1. Bestieboy

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    Hi Guys
    Apart from the mk1 Suburban posted in the relevant thread I'm missing a few items here not found on a recent visit.
    A miniature 7 1/4 gauge Garrett "Mount Kenya". I think this is owned by the NRM so I may have cocked this up myself as being at MoSI.
    154977 - A BR Mineral Wagon
    A Geismer Trolley, ST/01/21. Was this only on loan from Marsh Trackwork?
    An ex crane chassis that was stored off track behind the warehouse building. This hasn't been seen for a long time now.
    Any help appreciated.
    Cheers
    Steve
     
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    As a volunteer there:

    The 7 1/4 garratt may be back at the NRM.

    The mineral wagon is probably out of view as the trio are being restored.

    The suburban is back in Llangolen. It was on loan whilst planet and carriages were away last year and ran with Agecroft and the brakevan at MoSI. Returned late last year.

    The trolley, and I may be wrong on this, was used during Agecrofts restoration and so may have now returned as Agecroft is operational.

    Don't know about the crane.

    Duncan
     
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    The Garratt is back with us and off site for assessment for overhaul.
     
    Anthony Coulls, Jan 30, 2012
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    Thanks Duncan / Anthony.
    Much appreciated
    Steve
     
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    No problem. I had a quick look at the website which is very good. One comment on the MoSI stock is the battery loco is operational rather than static though. Used for shunting stock.

    Duncan
     
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    To add to the information given by DJH and Anthony, the 16T mineral wagon B154977 is now back on display behind D2868 with the goods train, its restoration now complete. B97217 has been shunted undercover to undergo the same treatment. The Giesmar was stored on site but has since been removed and the "crane chassis" is actually a home made trolley fabricated from steel angle and plate. This is still off the track by the Irwell Bridge awaiting scrapping.
     
    MEJ, Feb 2, 2012
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    Thanks for everyone's help.
    I think I have this location now up to date.
    Steve
     
    Bestieboy, Feb 13, 2012
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