S.A.C Martin Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Mallard to leave York I have to say I'm not entirely comfortable with the idea of Mallard being in Shildon as opposed the Great Hall at York, but I am sure it would make a sight and a half on the mainline. I do think York is getting a bit of a raw deal - surely they could have swapped Mallard for Deltic instead? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 To be honest, it all sounds highly unlikely. Remember when Mallard visited Doncaster works for its anniversary? They were pretty reluctant to allow it out of the museum for any amount of time. They see it as THE jewel in the collection. Even if it does visit Shildon, I wouldn't see it being there for very long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECML180 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Can't wait to see that! Update us when more details are available! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 To be honest, it all sounds highly unlikely. Remember when Mallard visited Doncaster works for its anniversary? They were pretty reluctant to allow it out of the museum for any amount of time. They see it as THE jewel in the collection. Even if it does visit Shildon, I wouldn't see it being there for very long. The NRM are refurbishing the main hall in 2011/12 so everything has to go somewhere. A Holiday in Shildon is better than sending it to Swindon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Ah I see, they are getting the builders in. It's not that long ago they did a major refubishment of the place, rebuilt the roof and took out the second turntable. One quote I saw was that the shed once had 4 turntables? Where were the other two? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I remember when it was returned to steam in the 1980s, and worked up to Marlebone for a Royal Mail special, due to flooding it had to go via Aylesbury and up the Met via Amersham, it was stuck at Princes Risborough for about an hour, and it being around Midnight I got invited on the footplate while it waited for a path over the Aylesbury branch. I did have some rather nice pictures although I have no idea where to lay my hands on them. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MarkC Posted March 6, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2010 To be honest, it all sounds highly unlikely. Remember when Mallard visited Doncaster works for its anniversary? They were pretty reluctant to allow it out of the museum for any amount of time. They see it as THE jewel in the collection. Even if it does visit Shildon, I wouldn't see it being there for very long. Well, it's happening, all right http://railways.national-preservation.com/showthread.php/23099-Mallard-to-move-to-Shildon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGair Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Hi, Can some one be a bit more specific about the refurbishment as I will be visiting in 2011 and it would be very disappointing if most of the exhibits are elsewhere? If some are at Shildon, such as Mallard, I will have to put that in the itinery, which I have notplanned for at this stage. Mark in OZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 The NRM are refurbishing the main hall in 2011/12 so everything has to go somewhere. A Holiday in Shildon is better than sending it to Swindon. Is this refurbishment including the removal of the turntable that was a rumour last year? It makes sense to move Mallard to a secure location, but it seems like a more permanent move being described than that... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Hi, Can some one be a bit more specific about the refurbishment as I will be visiting in 2011 and it would be very disappointing if most of the exhibits are elsewhere? If some are at Shildon, such as Mallard, I will have to put that in the itinery, which I have notplanned for at this stage. Mark in OZ I would send an E-mail to the NRM. My understanding is that the curved viewing platform with interactive gizmos for those little ones whose paraents don't know what coal is will not mean removing the remaining turntable. The Peter Allen building will still be open and they are likely to move some of the locos to a tempoarary undercover area where the 2004 event was. There is still a need to move several locos etc. to other locations AFAIK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hadyn Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I'm not getting involved - apparently I don't know what I'm doing anyway! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Anyone see the completely pointless news article about Flying Scotsman on STV today. It centered on the fact that, once finished FS will probably visit scotland... Er, right and? Nothing new whatsoever. Must be a slow news day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Anyone got any idea what the overall result of the refurb is likely to be? Between Kelvingrove and decisions about the way collections are going to be displayed in Glasgow Transport Museum and the National Museum of Scotland, I'm a bit dubious about these things now. They always seem to have less on display afterwards and far less useful information. I will be using this as an excuse for a daytrip to York soon though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste234 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 At the end of the day, surely taking Mallard to Shildon will boost Shildons visitor numbers. I don't really agree with Mallard being static (lets not go there though) but NRM will have many reasons for the move. And no doubt it will be very interesting to see on the mainline Out of curiosity, will they be putting a candle in Mallards smoke box to make it look alive (gets coat) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hadyn Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 OK, I'll put my work hat on briefly before going back to the fun world of model railways: We have tried for a long time to achieve a sort of "Treasures of the NRM" rotation of exhibits, so 4472, Truro, 92220 and the V2 have all spent time at Shildon. Some folk speak as if it is the poor relation and doesn't deserve to have Mallard on show for a time (and it won't be forever!) - far from it, and should there be further outstations in future, who knows what will go where. The exhibits belong to the nation and the nation has a right to see them - wherever - hence our very active loans programme. Shildon is less than an hour by train from York if you get the right connection - and makes a different visit. A step too far? I think not, but then I would say that, wouldn't I? It has been thought about for a long time - and has not been a decision taken lightly. Cheers Anthony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted March 9, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2010 The NRM are refurbishing the main hall in 2011/12 so everything has to go somewhere. A Holiday in Shildon is better than sending it to Swindon. So what's wrong with locos going to Swindon? At least I get a chance to see them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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