Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

Where does the 4MT 4-6-0 fit into the overall queue - not sure how far along that is in relation to Can Pac etc?

 

As far as I'm aware, its being worked on, but slowly........ due out sometime after 850 I think.......

Would be nice if more regular blogs would appear to keep her in the public's eye & that way funds towards her return to traffic might be more forthcoming!

 

Whilst the 75 may look quite advanced don't forget the boiler work hasn't even started yet but I guess its going to be a case of what is found with it, many unrestored ex Barry boilers may still be in fair condition needing only limited re staying and retubing compared to a boiler that has ran an ten year ticket and used up what boiler life there was from its last BR era overhaul. 850 had a very extensive boiler overhaul when restored at Eastleigh and the bottom end received a lot of attention during its time on the MHR, so possibly if the funding from steaming fees has been allocated into an overhaul fund , it could be a fairly quick job, if the engine is still in good condition mechanically. but as with everything its a case of what engine needs the least work to gain a ten year ticket I wouldn't rule out seeing 73096 jump up the queue if the engine is in better shape due to having been on treated water for the whole duration of its last ticket,

 

I did say 75079 was being worked on slowly, I also said it would be good if more regular blogs were published!

At the mo, she's the poor cousin to the likes of 35005 etc.........

 

Here is FB page to 75079........seems like its expired ....

 

The latest items posted on the website regarding 75079 were a video in June this year and the link to the donations page:

https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=e7P7xk6Y0MZq3nBwoUM39tnn8Xh8MTUzODEzNTEzM0AxNTM4MDQ4NzMz&q=https://mydonate.bt.com/events/standard4project/456788&event=video_description&v=_f9HLJZ84Mg

As you say, it has gone rather quiet on the website about the restoration of 75079.

 

According to the MHR web site Hampshire Unit 205025 is in operation this coming weekend.

https://www.watercressline.co.uk/article.php/1283/hampshire-unit-running-the-next-3-weekends

 

I'll just park this here............

https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/44084198865/in/dateposted-public/

 

925 and 33202 out tonight....a Murder Mystery and a RAT and not a headboard between them

The token awaits by Arle Images, on Flickr

33 202 leaves Ropley with a RAT by Arle Images, on Flickr

Murder is thirsty work..... by Arle Images, on Flickr

 

Just a temporary fit though, all to do with fabricating a new Ashpan.

 

Nowhere near as good as Dave's shot, as this was taken from the yard, but my take on 506

SR S15 Class - 30506 by Tim White, on Flickr

An unusual view Up from Ropley.
How often, in the past 40 years, has the view through the bridge been this clear?

An unusual view by Tim White, on Flickr

 

I heard that the siding is going to be extended at Ropley to accommodate the cranes from Alton while the section from Alton to Medstead is closed for the bridge replacement at Alton next year.

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There is also the Alton rake which needs to be on the country side of the 'gap'.
But yes, the cranes are needed at fairly often at Ropley, so they will be in the new second siding.

 

Silly question but where has everything that was in the siding gone?

 

Put it this way... I wouldn't want to try to shunt anything out of Ropley Manor at the moment.

 

A bit late I know but here are a few of my pictures (low res. versions) from the Saturday of the very enjoyable Open Weekend.
Face to face at Ropley, 15-09-18.
9F on the freight barks into Ropley, 15-09-18

925 rolls into Ropley, 15-09-18

34105 and 75079 in the works, 15-09-18

 

Yes I know. but there's nowt wrong with a bit artistic licence!

And guess what - before I took that pic, I had a mooch down to the end of the yard to find the Urie Lads in the process of fabricating the new Ashpan & from what I could see, it wont take 'em long.

So, the temporary will, before you know it become permanent.

 

Strangely enough - Jan last year!

This was taken on the 2nd, with no BV in the way. https://www.flickr.com/photos/duty_druid/33454036502/in/dateposted-public/

 

As far as I can work out, stuff is in the process of being shunted to where its needed to be - that being either Alton or Alresford, because you can't clog up Ropley!

 

Surely the head-shunt behind you was still full though. ( I was referring to the view through the Bighton Hill bridge rather than the Harry Potter).