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21B replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Never had an issue with the purchase. It was a very attractive price for an engine with 4 or so years left (if memory serves). For the rest I agree. I was against the overhaul, at the time we could have sold it for more or less what we bought it...
Sep 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM -
21B replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
That is not the question. In my experience the question tends to be how much effort does it take to keep a Bulleid able to do the work compared to other types. The Jarvis rebuilds are tons better in this regard. The originals are difficult to...
Aug 31, 2026 at 11:16 PM -
21B replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
It was not a panic buy. It was bought because the railway required motive power. The loco was in ticket, but near the end of a mainline cert, and the price was attractive. It was always (in my view) an overly expensive locomotive to overhaul,...
Aug 31, 2026 at 11:07 PM
