If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

7027 Thornbury Castle

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by svrhunt, Jan 18, 2015.

  1. Kylchap

    Kylchap Member

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2015
    Messages:
    463
    Likes Received:
    840
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    East Anglia
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    It's really good to see serious progress being made with this loco, a cinderella for far too long.
     
    Richard Roper and jnc like this.
  2. Flying Phil

    Flying Phil Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2018
    Messages:
    2,696
    Likes Received:
    5,500
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Leicestershire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Considering the C-19 shutdown started just after Thornbury arrived at the GCR, it is amazing how much has been achieved already! I think it could be steaming in 2023.....
     
    Richard Roper likes this.
  3. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    May 12, 2006
    Messages:
    18,039
    Likes Received:
    15,732
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Cumbria
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Would be fantastic to see Cinderella finally get to the ball.....
     
    Richard Roper likes this.
  4. clinker

    clinker Member

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2016
    Messages:
    569
    Likes Received:
    348
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    romford
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer


    There wasn't a single component that Swindon didn't standardise, they simply put everything in a box and the way that it was stirred decicded whether they extracted a 14xx or a King.
     
    MellishR and Legrandanglais like this.
  5. Jimc

    Jimc Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2005
    Messages:
    4,052
    Likes Received:
    4,665
    Occupation:
    Once computers, now part time writer I suppose.
    Location:
    SE England
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Richard Roper likes this.
  6. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2008
    Messages:
    26,099
    Likes Received:
    57,414
    Location:
    LBSC 215
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Last edited: Aug 19, 2021
    30854, Gareth, John Petley and 2 others like this.
  7. goldfish

    goldfish Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2009
    Messages:
    14,900
    Likes Received:
    12,241
  8. Richard Roper

    Richard Roper Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 22, 2006
    Messages:
    1,310
    Likes Received:
    1,355
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Librarian
    Location:
    Just up the road from 56E Sowerby Bridge
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Just read the article - I don't know the background to the livery choice, but listen to those nimbys chucking their toys out of the pram! Shame the Landtrain doesn't suit them, I think it's a good idea personally. Just goes to show you can't please all of the people all of the time. I suspect there are some people there who can't be pleased any of the time...

    Richard.
     
    andrewshimmin likes this.
  9. Jimc

    Jimc Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2005
    Messages:
    4,052
    Likes Received:
    4,665
    Occupation:
    Once computers, now part time writer I suppose.
    Location:
    SE England
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Dunno, aesthetically the fake steam engine doesn't really fit the location. Although I'm not sure faking it as a pair of mules would be any better. I wonder if the objections would be the same if the plan was for the road train with a low key anonymous look?
     
    MellishR likes this.
  10. DavidH

    DavidH New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2016
    Messages:
    72
    Likes Received:
    95
    Location:
    North East England
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I see what you mean, but don't you think it's a bit harsh to call them nimbys? The island isn't a theme park. Just because a local economy might have a big reliance on the tourist trade doesn't mean the place has to accept absolutely anything, and be thankful for it.

    Maybe the consultation will propose something like that ... time will tell.
     
    MellishR likes this.
  11. Richard Roper

    Richard Roper Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 22, 2006
    Messages:
    1,310
    Likes Received:
    1,355
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Librarian
    Location:
    Just up the road from 56E Sowerby Bridge
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I see your point - and agree totally that it is far from being a theme park - But economically it is more environmentally friendly than a bus service. Perhaps in this case they aren't nimbys, but believe me, I've been to places where the locals are so far up their own arses it's unreal... Try taking a wedding bus to Goldsborough, near Harrogate.

    Richard.
     
    paullad1984 and DavidH like this.
  12. Andy B

    Andy B Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2007
    Messages:
    477
    Likes Received:
    585
    Location:
    Bristol
    This vehicle and another numbered 4936 were operated around Weston super mare by the previous owner. Simple as that. Very popular up and down the seafront with the holiday makers.
     
    Richard Roper likes this.
  13. MellishR

    MellishR Resident of Nat Pres Friend

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2009
    Messages:
    8,068
    Likes Received:
    5,160
    I agree. The operator is right in claiming that the land train is in some respects preferable to a taxi, but its appearance is totally wrong for that location.
     
    jnc likes this.
  14. Jimc

    Jimc Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2005
    Messages:
    4,052
    Likes Received:
    4,665
    Occupation:
    Once computers, now part time writer I suppose.
    Location:
    SE England
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    And the connection, it turns out, is that the road train was operated by Crosville Motor Services, who it will be remembered owned Thornbury for a while.
     
    Monkey Magic likes this.
  15. andrewshimmin

    andrewshimmin Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2011
    Messages:
    1,761
    Likes Received:
    2,160
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The only thing appropriate for that location would be a Viking longship! Although I seem to remember they weren't welcome either...

    Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk
     
    30854, Monkey Magic, MuzTrem and 4 others like this.
  16. martin1656

    martin1656 Nat Pres stalwart Friend

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2014
    Messages:
    17,609
    Likes Received:
    11,222
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    St Leonards
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Didn't they take home mementos of their visit also, very much like modern tourists do? except the cheap tat, then, was rather more valuable, ;)

    Good to see 7027 finally owned by a do'er, rather than a talker, more of the loco has been overhauled, since its purchase than in any time during either of its former owners, ownership of the engine.
     
  17. Flying Phil

    Flying Phil Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2018
    Messages:
    2,696
    Likes Received:
    5,500
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Leicestershire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    On a quick visit to Loughborough shed yesterday there has been more work on painting the frames of Thornbury.
     
    Johnme101 and Arther1973 like this.
  18. Arther1973

    Arther1973 New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2017
    Messages:
    57
    Likes Received:
    142
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Kirkby Stephen
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Oooh, might have a nosey when I'm next up the road checking on 65033. I'm really quite excited by the prospect of Thornbury Castle having a few pounds on the clock at some point; perhaps because (a little like 65033) it seems to have been on the fringes of being restored for so long but never quite making it.
     
    Richard Roper and paullad1984 like this.
  19. Flying Phil

    Flying Phil Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2018
    Messages:
    2,696
    Likes Received:
    5,500
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Leicestershire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    More parts have been fitted to the chassis.
    DSC01181.JPG
     
  20. Flying Phil

    Flying Phil Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2018
    Messages:
    2,696
    Likes Received:
    5,500
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Leicestershire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Here is another view of the painted frames and one of work done on the driving wheels.
    DSC01179.JPG DSC01175.JPG
     
    MPR, Richard Roper, gz3xzf and 8 others like this.

Share This Page