scouser999 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Just announced 40 106 has been purchased by the Class Forty Preservation Society and will join 345 and 40 135 at ELR. Details found on their website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
25901 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Interesting as there was a deal for 40106 to stay and run at Bo'ness for a year. Also it's not the one I thought they were after or is there a 4th one in the pipeline. Being they are also asking for money for new tyres and funds for mainline is it a member who has bought her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david12345 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 The CFPS say that 40106 won't be arriving at the ELR till next summer. Might get to see her at Bo'ness before she leaves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold stovepipe Posted November 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2015 One of each headcode type now - as their website graphic makes clear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic17 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 As an outsider looking in who doesn't know any great details etc.....I think this is good news. Nice for them for them to finally get a 40 with discs. The Deltic Preservation Society started with 2 locos and then ended up with 3 and they are doing an excellent job so I think it is a big plus to have another loco for the CFPS. Good luck to them. The more locos that are in running order the better in my eyes and obviously the CFPS already has great expertise in that respect - it also allows locos say to visit other preserved railways for say summer seasons thus creating extra appeal,interest in the class which should all help in the long run. Three 40's at the ELR by late next year - now that will be worth another visit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 As per the DPS they will be able to have say one on the mainline, another doing the preserved railways and the third under full overhaul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
25901 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 As per the DPS they will be able to have say one on the mainline, another doing the preserved railways and the third under full overhaul. As D306 is vac brake only she will never run on the main line under her own power unless a major rebuild/dual braking takes place, which would remove her uniqueness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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