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  1. Alan Kebby replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    As part of their recovery plans the railway is putting class 08 D3591 up for sale. This is the locomotive that was used to reconstruct most of the line in the 1980s and 1990s. Given its history, a group has been formed to try and raise money to...

    Apr 25, 2024 at 6:19 PM

  2. Alan Kebby replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Indeed, perhaps not the best deal the SR ever made. After the unforeseen arrivals of 120 and then 563, the railway seems to have lost interest in the moguls. It would be good to get an update of what the plans actually are. Especially 31874 where...

    Apr 25, 2024 at 3:55 PM

  3. Alan Kebby replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    There will be a legal agreement put in place saying the SR can overhaul it, and have use of it for X number of years. So the NRM won’t be able to simply move it elsewhere, unless there is a serious breach of the terms of the agreement by the SR.

    Apr 24, 2024 at 5:05 PM

  4. Alan Kebby replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    Surely no taxpayers money is involved. Any overhaul would be fully funded by the Swanage Railway and it’s supporters.

    Apr 24, 2024 at 4:20 PM

  5. Alan Kebby replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    It’s definitely been stated by people from the railway on here in the past that is the case. A plentiful supply of Bulleids is available from SLL, but that’s not necessarily what the SR would choose to use if they had other options.

    Apr 24, 2024 at 10:01 AM

  6. Alan Kebby replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.

    They can’t assume they’ll always have the T9. It’s at the discretion of the NRM who may one day decide to recall it to York. Even now the NRM have only agreed it can be assessed for overhaul. Depending what is found they may not agree to an...

    Apr 24, 2024 at 7:25 AM

  7. Alan Kebby replied to the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.

    Preumably an additional loco will be needed, especially as they head into the busy summer season. Unless one of their own overhauls is going to be ready very soon!

    Apr 20, 2024 at 9:07 AM
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