Yorkshireman16
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What effect has covid-19 had on new build locos
It would seem to be variable - some in large "commercial" workshops have made significant progress eg Clan, P2. Others, which depend upon more volunteers, have slowed, but work may have been done at home in many cases.What effect has covid-19 had on new build locos
I'm just glad it won't have the name of that team of glory hunters from London and beyond... one of the few things that Leeds United supporters and I will agree on!Yes the "Other" B 17 project effectively folded itself and donated its only real asset (- a B17 tender) to the "Spirit of Sandringham B17 group. It was only really creating a B 17 "outline"........ unless a footballer wanted to spend a months salary on a proper locomotive??
That's the problem with a football related name. Whilst I would support such a project, as a Middlesbrough fan I wouldn't give as much support to a loco named after Newcastle or Sunderland football clubs as I would lend to one named after another club which means nothing to me.I'm just glad it won't have the name of that team of glory hunters from London and beyond... one of the few things that Leeds United supporters and I will agree on!
My "Speculative Ideas" solution would be to rotate the name. The loco carries the name of either the league champions or the FA Cup holders for that season.That's the problem with a football related name. Whilst I would support such a project, as a Middlesbrough fan I wouldn't give as much support to a loco named after Newcastle or Sunderland football clubs as I would lend to one named after another club which means nothing to me.
It's a weird world
There was a "Newbuild steam" website but it has not been updated since 2019. There were a couple of "Steam Railway" magazine articles about 15 months ago which looked at all the projects.Is there a list anywhere of all the New Build Projects, please?
There was a "Newbuild steam" website but it has not been updated since 2019. There were a couple of "Steam Railway" magazine articles about 15 months ago which looked at all the projects.
There was an inspiring story some years ago, in Steam Railway maybe, some teenage lads planning to build an engine in a couple of decades
Well the Steam Railway magazine looked in fair detail at each one of the projects and there were about 5 which could be finished within the next couple of years (pre covid!) Another five within 5-10 years. Then about 5 in 10 to 15 years. The remainder, about 5, were basically unlikely dreams. They looked at the rate of fundraising vs projected spend and the expertise of the teams involved.
The P2, Beachy Head, 3MT tank, Clan and Patriot were in the first group from memory.
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I think it was on the NNR, really can't remember what engine
What impressed me was 15-year olds making a twenty-year plan
I think it was a J39 0-6-0.@EbbwJunction1
I think it was on the NNR, really can't remember what engine
What impressed me was 15-year olds making a twenty-year plan
I think it was a J39 0-6-0.
Which it will always be either Manchester United/City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea or Tottenham as the big six dominate English football with other clubs having little to no chance of having their club name on the loco.My "Speculative Ideas" solution would be to rotate the name. The loco carries the name of either the league champions or the FA Cup holders for that season.
That's the problem with a football related name. Whilst I would support such a project, as a Middlesbrough fan I wouldn't give as much support to a loco named after Newcastle or Sunderland football clubs as I would lend to one named after another club which means nothing to me.
It's a weird world
The Patriot had been hit by several engineering setbacks, namely to do with the driving wheels which need a lot attention, and they are trying to reclaim costs from LlangollenWell the Steam Railway magazine looked in fair detail at each one of the projects and there were about 5 which could be finished within the next couple of years (pre covid!) Another five within 5-10 years. Then about 5 in 10 to 15 years. The remainder, about 5, were basically unlikely dreams. They looked at the rate of fundraising vs projected spend and the expertise of the teams involved.
The P2, Beachy Head, 3MT tank, Clan and Patriot were in the first group from memory.
Yeah, it was. Shame about 77014, don’t think it really ever had a chance but it would complete theStandard Class lineup.I think the Doncaster P2 & 77014 were two of the 'no-hopers'. I do remember reading that issue of SR tho so will have to look it out!
How about the diesel new builds/recreations like the 22 and 23?