industrial Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Today I have been up to Didcot for the preview day for the steaming of the King Edward II. It looks good in blue. Will try to post some photos when I have got them sorted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
industrial Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Hear are the first photos. More to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Beautiful, thank you very much for sharing these snaps. m0rris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 And another one comes back from dead to live again! If ever mankind made any machine more beautiful than these things, then I've not seen it. Just simply wonderful. Cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted March 31, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 31, 2011 The single chimney King looks a nicely proportioned job. I even like the blue livery, despite coming from a family where proper engines were black Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestburyJack Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 And another one comes back from dead to live again! If ever mankind made any machine more beautiful than these things, then I've not seen it. Just simply wonderful. Cheers,Mike In that case can I suggest you visit the Bluebell / Swanage / K&ESR / Mid Hants - they've all got lots of Southern Railway locomotives which are.... :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I saw this engine when it was at this stage, in 2007: The way this project has progressed over the years still astounds me. It is one of the best stories in preservation: missing portions of driving wheels, due to being torched for removal, and various other components besides. This, along with the superb Railmotor project, shows Didcot at the top of their game. Well done to all who've worked on them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 In that case can I suggest you visit the Bluebell / Swanage / K&ESR / Mid Hants - they've all got lots of Southern Railway locomotives which are.... :D What I meant by the comment wasn't 'Kings' or any other specific class of locomotive but just the steam locomotive in all of its various forms and guises. Cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Thanks for the pictures, that looks lovely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted April 1, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2011 Looks just amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Richard E Posted April 1, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2011 As a dyed in the wool green and polished brass enthusiast I wasn't sure about this idea but boy oh boy does that look nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 That is a thing of utter beauty, especially in that livery. Note how the blue itself varies enormously under changing light. I think then you may begin to understand why there is so much debate among we followers of a certain Scottish railway! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajax Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 When are they going to paint the yellow warning panel on? Assuming the loco carries a headlight it need only be a small YP.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 The full size King in blue looks pretty. I probably see things differently as a model painter. They look nice at first because it's different from the norm, but in the end, you can't beat GWR green on GW locos. But as publicity for King Edward II, the colour cannot be beaten. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Its nice to see it but i'll agree that Brunswick green really is the colour of choice for GWR. It seems to be a colour that benefits from the depth of paint/varnish applied too which is possibly why it fails to work as well on a model at times. I wonder if we'll ever get a Castle in apple green :? . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted April 1, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2011 I wonder if we'll ever get a Castle in apple green :? . Over my dead body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted April 1, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2011 I think it would have looked better in fully lined black - but not much better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
multiprinter Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Didn't all the best railway companies paint their best locos blue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kempenfelt Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Personally i'm really not a big fan of the "Kings" however in that livery I really could be persuaded otherwise! Fantastic work Men of Didcot! Btw, if anyone see's someone approaching 6023 with a tin of green paint, trip em up or steal their paint brush! :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmeonthemove Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Looking forward to seeing the King at the MNR in June. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
industrial Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 The middle three were taken when I was riding on the foot plate. 6024 will be in steam on the 2nd and 3rd of April and over Easter with 6023 as well. This will be the first time two Kings will be in steam together for 48 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 As much as Im known for being a NER heritage man, all of 27, I have a massive soft spot for the Western region and its evolution of engines and similar parts being used. Have to say that this King locomotive looks sensational and certainly reaffirms my faith that the Western region steam was indeed special and a match for those I geographically hold dear!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted April 2, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2011 Fantastic to see this loco working. Someone has posted a video is her running Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Colin Posted April 2, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2011 What a fantastic restoration of a loco that was once considered a lost cause. I hope the guys who did the work are bursting with pride - they certainly should be! Hopefully we'll see 6023 running on a preserved line one day at the head of some blood & custard coaches! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 It looks as if the black line has still to be applied between the two white lines.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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