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1589 "Newstead"

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Wagoniester, Jun 21, 2019.

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  1. ruddingtonrsh56

    ruddingtonrsh56 Well-Known Member

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    I would imagine a certain line near Skipton may well see if they can nab her for the Hunslet Fitzwilliam Gala at the end of June
     
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    Unlikely to be visiting a line in Hunslet, I'm afraid. The costs would be too great. Unless you want to sponsor it, that is.;)
     
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    It’ll definitely be available to hire at times, Between commitments to the NNR, and I know it’s had a few provisional gala invitations already. Sensibly, it’s a “finish it first, commit later” frame of mind. There’s certainly one upcoming event some of us in the group would like it to go to.
     
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    This would absolutely make my day but I suspect it may be too soon for the Newstead team to consider!

    If I could, I would!
     
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    And off she heads to her brighter new future on the Norfolk coast.
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    An emotional moment at TWW amid the group as she set off.
     
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    In good hands, I see - the same people who moved 92 Squadron to Bury.
     
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    And settling into her new home at Weybourne.

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    Well, things have taken a huge step forward.
    On Monday it was crunch time as the boiler inspector came to do what we hoped would be the final steam test - and gave the boiler a clean bill of health! That could only mean one thing, and so today, under supervision of the NNR engineering team, Newstead undertook several trips between Sheringham and Holt - the furthest she has run under her own steam since being withdrawn from the colliery more than 50 years ago!
    Still more testing to do first before we can announce a public launch date, but we're not far off now (hopefully).

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    A huge and hearty congratulations to the team that have been restoring it. Its been a long road but hopefully they can start enjoying the fruits of their labour.
     
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    A milestone indeed - good to see her running LE today. As you say, not long before she can enter service!
     
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    Handsome little engine
     
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    IMHO the Hunslet range of 12-18” saddle tanks all are. They have very clean lines with an absolute minimum of pipework in view and, being inside cylinders, no ‘wiggly bits’ in view.
     
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    Newstead was out on loaded test runs today. Proceedings were brought to a halt in the afternoon by a large fire in Kelling Cutting. IMG_3110.jpeg
     
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    Fabulous!
     
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    Absolutely agree...well done to all involved..
     
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