Torn-on-the-platform Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 So arguably, if we don't take "recreation" to mean "new build" there must be plenty of scenes that could be recreated which could draw a crowd. You could also argue the GCR's travelling post office is a candidate for that, perhaps. In that case, T9, Caledonian Single, Compound and Jones goods all out double heading again! Colours, vintage and always 2 engines for the price of one! Stepney (and Birch Grove) back on the mainline would also cause a stir! Brighton to Horsted Keynes via Haywards Heath anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Another vote for for the sound and the looks of the Turbomotive, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted January 17, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2012 And from a boy's toys perspective there's only ONE contender: KESTREL I would love to see a replica Kestrel as well - just remember to use aluminium where possible to keep the weight down! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckdancer Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'd like to see a Leader, but with today's technology used inside so the thing would be reliable.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 You mean like a diesel? Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unchuffed Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 How about doing something for the Heritage line circuit rather than mainline running? I'd like to see a J70, perhaps even with some reproduction Wisbech and Upwell coaches. With a detachable face for the Thomas days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 There is one (albeit a diesel) at Chappel and Wakes Colne. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 If blue is the best colour to catch the attention of the public, what about a Caledonian Railway 956 class 4-6-0. Beautiful pale blue with maroon/brown footplate & the royal crest on the tender. The 3 cylinder valve gear would not be a problem to get right nowadays. Lovely big model in Glasgow Transport Museum too Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Speaking of which, a Dunalistair (choice of four main variants) would be a bit of a heritage line show-stopper. You can't beat a bit of blue. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Speaking of which, a Dunalistair (choice of four main variants) would be a bit of a heritage line show-stopper. You can't beat a bit of blue. Dave. It may not be running, or easy of access, but there of course is a very close approximation preserved in Belgium. Fancy bringing it over? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 It may not be running, or easy of access, but there of course is a very close approximation preserved in Belgium. Fancy bringing it over? Didn't the horrible gets chop it up in 1998? Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 In that case, T9, Caledonian Single, Compound and Jones goods all out double heading again! Colours, vintage and always 2 engines for the price of one! I would love to see the Caley single steam on the mainline. Never saw it first time around - what a sight it would be! Same for the compound and Jones goods. The T9 in its LSWR pseudo form would be rather compelling too. But there's one engine for me I would give anything to see steam. GNR no.1 - the Stirling Single. With suitable carriages behind it, and its "new" (original) tender in tow, it would look truly magnificent. Stepney (and Birch Grove) back on the mainline would also cause a stir! Brighton to Horsted Keynes via Haywards Heath anyone? I rather like that idea - extremely unlikely in this day and age, but I like it...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 The T9 in its LSWR pseudo form would be rather compelling too. Funny - that's what we wanted to do at Swanage 20 years ago, but the NRM were dead set against it, as it wouldn't be prototypical - it was rebuilt after grouping, but now I hear they've changed their minds, no pleasing some people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Funny - that's what we wanted to do at Swanage 20 years ago, but the NRM were dead set against it, as it wouldn't be prototypical - it was rebuilt after grouping, but now I hear they've changed their minds, no pleasing some people. Different people in charge, I suspect Paul - Steve Davies has been quoted as saying he'd like to put Scotsman in single chimney form and in express passenger blue in its first decade of operation. Now THAT I would pay to see. First time in preservation 60103 will have appeared in blue! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Didn't the horrible gets chop it up in 1998? Dave. No, ITYF that was a MacIntosh 0-6-0, similar to those designed for the Caley. Thankfully there are other "preserved" examples that have escaped the torch. I was referring to the 4-4-0 that is now in the "museum store" at Leuven (I think), formerly on display at Treignes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn-on-the-platform Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 rather like that idea - extremely unlikely in this day and age, but I like it...! Particularly unlikely considering that Stepney is currently incapable of hauling even a couple of coaches... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Reid Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Experience with recent rebuilds and new construction (narrow and standard gauge) suggests that many shortcomings in the original are due to poor workmanship or simply not following the drawings. With modern technology and a few minor tweaks, I suspect many relative failures could be made to work much more reliably and efficiently. And a dose of wishful thinking from preservationists helps as well. Fortunately Gresley et al. didn't have to source the boilers from Germany. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Different people in charge, I suspect Paul - Steve Davies has been quoted as saying he'd like to put Scotsman in single chimney form and in express passenger blue in its first decade of operation. Now THAT I would pay to see. First time in preservation 60103 will have appeared in blue! Will they stick a face on the front and call it Gordon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 class 22/41 warship or falcon as nether got to see these and a mosquito fighter bomber in the air again.Twin maybachs and twin merlins. Music. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Can you afford to keep it in engine lube oil? You could if the engine was one of the German built examples, which were built properly using the correct materials to a high standard, instead of the NBL built corner cutting failures which ruined the company. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 class 22/41 warship or falcon as nether got to see these and a mosquito fighter bomber in the air again.Twin maybachs and twin merlins. Music. richard. Of that lot I'd go for the Mossy, it begs the question- I wonder how many Stug 3's got busted by Mossy's - sorry going OT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exet1095 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 For a big crowd puller I would go for a Webb double single too, in Diamond Jubilee livery. My favourite little Armstrong Goods would not pull the crowds, but perhaps it could give the Compound a shove to ensure that that sets of drivers were going in the right direction! Both these engines would be quite cheap to build too, without all the expensive extras such as superheating, mechanical lubrication and bogies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Natalie Graham Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 How about George Bennie's Railplane? I could see that drawing a crowd. Build it a double track over the WCML and you could do away with the need for HS2 as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
£1.38 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 In a similar vein, the Brennan monorail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Ivor the engine could be a good crowd puller if they could draw a new one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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