Hello, first post ever on here, though I read the threads in this area regularly.
Probably a daft question, but where does one find mainline line standard gauge steam engines for sale? Presumably a lot are in the hands of private owners, the odd one being sold at some point.
Reason for asking - in about 2 years time we might have a line going into a site, can't say more than that, all subject to planning etc. Budget would allow for a steam engine for the novelty / occasional hauling / lending / other if we can get one.
Is there some group who manage the buy / sell of engines?
Probably a daft question, but where does one find mainline line standard gauge steam engines for sale? Presumably a lot are in the hands of private owners, the odd one being sold at some point.
Reason for asking - in about 2 years time we might have a line going into a site, can't say more than that, all subject to planning etc. Budget would allow for a steam engine for the novelty / occasional hauling / lending / other if we can get one.
Is there some group who manage the buy / sell of engines?