dibber25 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I thought I read on the facebook page it was 'cosmetically restored' by some expats about 10 years ago? M:) Was going to be but it never happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted July 23, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 23, 2012 They could have some problems getting Eisenhower uncoupled as she had the buffers in extended position but was coupled using the buckeyes when I was in Wisconsin five years ago! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLD Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Dwight is on his way... http://www.flickr.co...aun/7730580790/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 8, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2012 Lets' hope they don't do a 70012 when unloading it in the UK................ Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Lets' hope they don't do a 70012 when unloading it in the UK................ Cheers, Mick AFAIK they're on low-loaders, as they're coming over on a Ro-Ro ship, rather than in a 'conventional' ship's hold, so no crane work on/off the ship at the docks... Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Saw this on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMDlfHkwIuw&feature=youtu.be Our big engines don't look so big now. Squeezing out the Tender: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juaMCGvkwOw&feature=related She moves, albeit a bit squeaky, wonder what condition the boiler is in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeman Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Re a paint job, noticed the Shine and reflection on the vids, and why have they sheeted it over for dispatch ?. It appears the Yanks have done the paint job, With their attitude don't think they would send over a 'washed out' looking loco.I wondered when/why this loco got its name, ?. I understand England had little knowledge of Eisenhower prior to him coming to England, apparently a desk bound logistics soldier, eventually made Supreme Allied Commander in 1943, well after the USA entered the European war. Just found the answer, Originally named 'Golden Shuttle' ,?.then changed to D.D.E. in Sept 1945,after it was over. Will be a wonderful sight to see six out of the 34 passed into BR service but one must question could the money this will cost not have been spent more wisely on preservation.?. The second question is, would the money stated as being raised by donations, be forthcoming, if used for routine preservation ?. Beeman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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