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STEAM Swindon Reorganisation

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Jimc, Nov 12, 2015.

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  1. Jimc

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    I see from the news that KGV and Truro are now at STEAM ready for the 175 exhibition. I can't find it recorded anywhere what's moving to make the space. Anyone know?
     
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    Railcar No. 4 has moved out for a start.
     
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    Lode Star and The Diesel Railcar will go to York in their place. A shame, I'd rather Lode Star have stayed and Dicheat Manor gone to the NRM!
     
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    A friend informed me that Lode Star was spotted arriving in York this evening.
     
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    I recall first seeing Lode Star in the original GWR museum circa 1963 whilst on a spotting trip from 'ull. That ages me :(
     
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    Prestige loco's such as Lode Star should be at York, after all it is the National museum. I understand the need to preserve items under cover but the prime exhibits should be at York. No more offshoots!
     
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    Out of interest, I assumed the NRM usually wanted locos in their original liveries-is there a particular reason why KGV has always remained in BR livery? Not particularly bothered either way, just wondering! :)


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    Most likely because it is in BR condition. I was privileged to paint it in the early 80s with Andy Williams when it was still in the care of Bulmer's.
     
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    It still looks good! Is there much difference between a King in BR and GW condition then?


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    National Museum? Its basically a collection of NER loco's and stock, with a reasonable LMS collection - and then a few BR bits. Anything outside that is fairly limited.

    Personally, would much prefer to see a good western-based offshoot - much like the proposed second national offshoot at Leicester North on the GCR, adding to Shildon - than dragging our beloved copper and green up'North. STEAM for me personally is OK, but just doesn't do it well enough on either a tourist or enthusiast level. Well done to Swindon council for supporting it, but in reality is it much more than a Dad's amusement and educational arcade whilst Mum shops?
     
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    "Dicheat Manor" is there on a five-year loan agreement from owner, the WSRA. With 175 coming up, and tensions a plenty at present in the WSRA, I dare say she will still be there well into 2016 before anyone thinks of moving her.
     
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    Really? The last time I visited the great hall had 3 LNER/NER locos, 2 GWR, 4 Southern Region, 1 BR standard, the bullet, the Chinese massive thing, a box and the rocket replica, plus invicta. I would say that's not a bad cross section! The station hall was 2x LMS, 1x NE and 1x LBSCR too, again- not bad!I think the only thing really missing (possibly) could be another industrial loco- I think there is only Bauxite? Currently on display?


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    I think the double chimney is the most obvious detailed difference between as built and its current condition.

    Peter James
     
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    If while having their move round, someone could "accidentally" knock down the wall blocking in 2516, that would be appreciated...
     
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    I think that STEAM tells the whole story of the GWR and to call it an amusement and educational arcade is an affront to the good folk who put it together.
     
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    Well, by viewing the STEAM website I've learnt a new word pertaining to something I do most weeks. Which is cleaning up nuts and bolts for re-use, i.e. Scragging. Anything from the 'keep' bolts on Commonwealth bogies to the 0BA bolts on the corridor connection rain covers.

    I think I need a sign to display above my bench!:cool:
     
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    Personally I'm glad to see somewhere which isn't all about BR or the GWR both of are a bit over represented. It's nice to see the LNER and NER get a look in.
     
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  19. Peter Hall

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    Spot on Anthony. I suspect many who criticise STEAM rarely if ever visit. The swapping over of National Collection rolling stock between York and Swindon from time to time has to be applauded.
     
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    Anyone on here ever managed to contact STEAM's curators?
    All I get is their answerphones and leaving a message gets zero response.
     
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