The same as steam but diesel, With a few sparks thrown in... Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:55:28 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:55:28 +0000 National Preservation https://www.national-preservation.com/forums/diesel-electric-traction.17/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:33:12 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/ivatt-diesel-re-creation-society.433272/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/ivatt-diesel-re-creation-society.433272/ invalid@example.com (MellishR) MellishR https://www.national-preservation.c...ct-secures-ee-16svt-engine.33785/#post-525602, was specific to the engine and has had no postings for two years, so I'm starting this one.

Notice of the AGM (28 March in Derby) has just been issued, together with various reports. It is clear that the engineering team has done a lot of planning for how a convincing recreation of 10000 can be built using some major parts...

Ivatt Diesel Re-creation Society]]> 363 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:10:07 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/class-40-appeal-information-for-shareholders.1426021/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/class-40-appeal-information-for-shareholders.1426021/ invalid@example.com (Kirk Oswald) Kirk Oswald
It would seem that some shareholders may not be aware of the circumstances of this sale and still be either holding shares or have been asked to sell such shares back to that organisation over the last 18 months.

I am in this position myself and therefore declare that interest, but it is not of any significant financial sum.

Recent developments have led me to believe that other...

Class 40 Appeal - Information for shareholders]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:18:12 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/ropley-tmd-our-diesels-need-your-help.1425198/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/ropley-tmd-our-diesels-need-your-help.1425198/ invalid@example.com (andy50027) andy50027
With all the locos being near or around 60 years old they desperately need to kept from the outside elements.

Please help us guarantee the future of these locos.

Link here for donations.


https://gofund.me/b7b2629e]]> 13 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:08 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/tulyar.1422126/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/tulyar.1422126/ invalid@example.com (Victor) Victor
Have a look at the DPS facebook page.
BRING IT ON.]]> 159 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:16:00 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/89001-restoration.726919/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/89001-restoration.726919/ invalid@example.com (majorsmallpiece) majorsmallpiece http://www.aclocogroup.co.uk/news.php]]> 66 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:53:22 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/55022.36266/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/55022.36266/ invalid@example.com (Victor) Victor 307 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:05:20 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/class-455-preserved.1425870/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/class-455-preserved.1425870/ invalid@example.com (DismalChips) DismalChips
https://www.modernrailways.com/article/southern-electric-traction-group-saves-class-455

The stuff on FB/Insta etc make a big deal of it all being done in a very hush-hush way/]]> 6 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:24:19 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/45132-main-generator-appeal.1422066/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/45132-main-generator-appeal.1422066/ invalid@example.com (73129) 73129
Class 45 (45132) has now got a fundraising page to help with the cost of repairing the main generator.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/45132-ma...nk_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined]]> 12 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:34:28 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/brighton-belle-update.38799/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/brighton-belle-update.38799/ invalid@example.com (73129) 73129
BBC News - Brighton Belle train restorers discover carriage]]> 284 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:38 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/d9009-alycidon.39976/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/d9009-alycidon.39976/ invalid@example.com (neildimmer) neildimmer
D9009 Alycidon with 1Z55 Pathfinders Railtour The Eidyn Burgh Scot 6-4-13 passed Bradley on time this morning 08:00

The Eidyn Burgh Scot 6-4-13 - Railway-Photography's Photos | SmugMug
The Eidyn Burgh Scot 6-4-13...

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