I'm just interested to hear people's thoughts on which 'lost' classes of locomotive they'd like to see revived through new builds some time in the future?
Alternatively, are there any classes of loco where only one or two examples were saved but having more could be useful in the heritage movement?
A few things to keep it on track:
1. Yes, this is purely hypothetical! I have no influence over any societies and won't be starting a campaign!
2. I know some people feel that it's a waste of time/money but it looks like the new build movement is here to stay. Lets leave out arguments over whether there's any point in building new full stop!
3. Doesn't matter if it would be expensive: the P2 is costing £5m. We'll assume for arguments' sake that the funds can be raised.
4. Suggestions for locos for both mainline (as in the P2/Patriot) and heritage (like the 2MT/3MTs) welcome!
To get started, I've heard plenty of people suggest that the LNER W1 4-6-4 no 10000 Hush Hush should follow the P2 if that project is a success. A lot of people consider it to be one of the best designs never to be fully developed, so could be an interesting one.
Alternatively, are there any classes of loco where only one or two examples were saved but having more could be useful in the heritage movement?
A few things to keep it on track:
1. Yes, this is purely hypothetical! I have no influence over any societies and won't be starting a campaign!
2. I know some people feel that it's a waste of time/money but it looks like the new build movement is here to stay. Lets leave out arguments over whether there's any point in building new full stop!
3. Doesn't matter if it would be expensive: the P2 is costing £5m. We'll assume for arguments' sake that the funds can be raised.
4. Suggestions for locos for both mainline (as in the P2/Patriot) and heritage (like the 2MT/3MTs) welcome!
To get started, I've heard plenty of people suggest that the LNER W1 4-6-4 no 10000 Hush Hush should follow the P2 if that project is a success. A lot of people consider it to be one of the best designs never to be fully developed, so could be an interesting one.
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