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For Sale: Alco 804

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by chrishallam, Jul 6, 2013.

  1. chrishallam

    chrishallam Member

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    Initially for sale to preservationist only.

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    £20,000

    Location: Peterborough

    Sold as seen. Work has been undertaken on the engine, which was last started in October 2012

    The sale comes with the loco complete as it is and a spare bogie and traction motors.

    Can be moved to a location suitable for removal by low loader.

    Any potential buyers are welcome to inspect any weekend.

    Please note: Sale is offered to preservationists for the next 60 days (to Sept 1st) and after this will be broken up for spares/scrap.

    History:
    Built: 1949, Schenectady
    Worked until 1985 at Margham Steel Works, S. Wales
    To Wansford 1985 (Including some engine work)
    To Railworld 1989 where cosmetic work was undertaken
    Engine Started 2009
    Engine last ran in October 2012

    For further details see: http://www.irps-wl.org.uk/alco

    For enquiries contact Phil Marshall at irps@irps-wl.org.uk
     
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  2. Corbs

    Corbs Well-Known Member

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    What a machine!

    Seems the NVR is clearing out a lot of its 'foreign' kit with the kriegslok having gone. Is there an intentional shift to a more UK-orientated image?
     
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  3. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    I think you'll find this is at Railworld and that's nowt to do with the NVR. The Kriegslok wasn't an NVR owned loco AFAIK but the private property of an airline pilot.
     
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  4. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    A dear departed friend had a lot to do with getting her to Railworld, he'd turn in his grave if he knew she was no longer wanted.
     
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    Ah ok, got it - was confused by the websites.

    Just noticed the rather delightful Y7 railbus - my young lady's home town over in Sweden has a preserved line that operates 3 of those and a trailer car. Cool looking things.
     
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    Of limited use due to its height unfortunately. Interesting bit of kit.
     
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