I think that - like many other museums, NRM is being starved of funds from our tory government....Well that is the NRM's policy is it not to keep Flying Moneypit running and stuff and mount everything else
Turns out it was just the replica rocket and a GNRf 66. Glad I didn’t go to be honest.
Unfortunately in the last couple of years changes in ownership/management at Locomotion have seen a distinct move away from anything remotely like a proper steam gala, the whole emphasis of the place has shifted towards being an educational establishment. A prime example has been no operational steam loco this year except for Flying Scotsman's recent visit, with just the loco itself on brake van shuttles and an 08 shunter top n tailing.
Well that is the NRM's policy is it not to keep Flying Moneypit running and stuff and mount everything else
... and 43002 'Sir Kenneth Grange'.
Sorry to go off topic, but are they planning on returning 43002 back to it's original condition with a Paxman engine and such? I think that it looks far better in that livery with the modern headlights but lots of people do disagree...... and 43002 'Sir Kenneth Grange'.
Sorry to go off topic, but are they planning on returning 43002 back to it's original condition with a Paxman engine and such? I think that it looks far better in that livery with the modern headlights but lots of people do disagree...
Sorry to go off topic, but are they planning on returning 43002 back to it's original condition with a Paxman engine and such? I think that it looks far better in that livery with the modern headlights but lots of people do disagree...
Sorry to go off topic, but are they planning on returning 43002 back to it's original condition with a Paxman engine and such? I think that it looks far better in that livery with the modern headlights but lots of people do disagree...
Are you going to preserve one of each engine type?
Every additional engine type means more spares and more time in supporting it, so in line with our objectives our plan in the long-term is to standardise on the Paxman Valenta engine and Marston cooler group. Besides, we’re not sure we’d be able to find a Mirrlees MB190.
Are you going to put original headlights back on a preserved set?
No. There are far bigger things for us to work on than modifying headlights – changing the engine and cooler group back will be a big enough task.
From the 125 Group's website FAQs at https://www.125group.org.uk/faqs/
From the 125 Group's website FAQs at https://www.125group.org.uk/faqs/
Perhaps they've already put their dibs on it!Not sure what the FAQs on the 125 Group's website have to do with a power car which doesn't belong to them?
Excellent point. For some reason I thought I'd seen someone suggest that the 125 group might take stewardship further up this thread. I'm clearly getting old and confused!Not sure what the FAQs on the 125 Group's website have to do with a power car which doesn't belong to them?