35011 General Steam Navigation

34017 Ilfracombe wrote:Just to add to my previous post. It is sad to see this loco, rusting away. I certainly hope, that she will be restored, before I am scrapped. But its all down to finances.

But the problem which I have, is that they want to unconvert her, and put her back in original condition. No Eastleigh Works, do you believe, that it will work? I have my doubts, have the owners got the original drawings, and the expertise etc?

Admin wrote:

34017 Ilfracombe wrote:Just to add to my previous post. It is sad to see this loco, rusting away. I certainly hope, that she will be restored, before I am scrapped. But its all down to finances.

But the problem which I have, is that they want to unconvert her, and put her back in original condition. No Eastleigh Works, do you believe, that it will work? I have my doubts, have the owners got the original drawings, and the expertise etc?

I don't see restoring her to Original condition is such a good idea. Firstly there are a few Unconverted WC's, so I personally cannot see what will be achieved by this anyway?

35011 GSN wrote:I agree, as 35011 is my favourite loco I would like to see her restored to her re-built state (it makes sense since she is already like this). I think they look much more elegant (than any other regions locos) in their rebuilt state.

Did 35011 acomplish anything unusual in her career? Any unusal events/stories etc.

did she have any major breakdowns during her life?

what was it like to be in the cab? Was she a good steamer?

sorry for the mass questions

Larry

35011 GSN wrote:I agree, as 35011 is my favourite loco I would like to see her restored to her re-built state (it makes sense since she is already like this). I think they look much more elegant (than any other regions locos) in their rebuilt state.

Did 35011 acomplish anything unusual in her career? Any unusal events/stories etc.

did she have any major breakdowns during her life?

what was it like to be in the cab? Was she a good steamer?

sorry for the mass questions

Larry

Admin wrote:

Thanks for your interest in our website and for your communication here.

Well, we have a long way to go and we shall need to raise funds, of course. If you are interested to donate please would you kindly let us know.

We would anticipate restoring 35011 back to main line running order, We are also hopeful that she could run anywhere that the railway lines permit (subject to weight restrictions, bridges etc.).

Although we have not ruled out restoring 35011 to an 'as-built' condition, it seems unlikely as we have been approached over time by a number of individuals wishing to do this same styled project. We feel that it would be cheaper and quicker to do such an alternative build completely from scratch, rather than by using an existing ex Barry loco.

...........and just for the record, we have not been approached by anyone associated with the current Railway Magazine web address which has been stated in the August 2009 edition.

Admin wrote:What is the outcome of this now?? I think possibly JH's loco might be on the agenda??

35012 wrote:For a possible interesting twist to 35011's life?

http://railways.national-preservation.com/showthread.php/23832-35011

35005CP wrote:Only a possible rulling restoration to unrebuilt status though. And can Sellinge turn her out onto the mainline if this is the case?

35011 GSN wrote:

35005CP wrote:Only a possible rulling restoration to unrebuilt status though. And can Sellinge turn her out onto the mainline if this is the case?

are there 'elf' n' safety' regulations about restricted visability? surely the un-rebuilt condition would have less visabilty that that of a rebuilt version? although there is at least one main-line certified un-rebuilt pacific I know of.

to be honest I think it would be far easier to restore her to her current condition....