Chums, just a wee note to say that we had a very fruitful first project meeting with the HLF after the good news was announced. As any of you...
Tom, Absolutely; in fact I recall our submission saying something to that effect :D
Chums, sorry it's been a while but you know how these things are; the work get frantically done and then all quiet with nothing to report or...
Gosh; some belters in this thread. Positively makes "look, the silly man's washing the coal" at Haworth seem positively sensible. :-)
I'd love to see a Baltic tank. It would stand out from the crowd (unique) but probably quite sensible in the power and route availability stakes?...
I love the constant updates on the bridges blog.... absolutely first class building porn! Very well done all!!
Tom, David is nothing to do with the J21 but rest assured I will be keeping you updated in the New Year on what the immediate future is for the...
I guess geography had a bit to do with it; if more North Eastern types had found their way to Barry then who knows what we'd have now.
David, You are absolutely right, it is about time that attention was turned to the J21 (and engines like it, such as the J27). For...
65033 is still at Shildon. It's owners and Kirkby Stephen East (Stainmore) are in the early stages of restoring it to base it at KSE. Bit off...
I would rather whoever it is funded the return to steam of J21 65033 but it's not my money..... boo hoo :-)
I think the issue is that the prospective buyer isn't interested in a new build. If someone has the money and the passion then why not make an...
Chums, next Monday Shillingstone will take delivery of its 20 ton LMS brake van that will be restored over the winter/spring ready for next...
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