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I quite agree, they make a very photogenic pairing ...

Hope this went well ... I had intended to come visit this, but got involved with a garden project that took much longer than planned / expected. Better diary planning required, methinks

When I saw the news about this vandalism, I was extremely upset and very angry that the products of so much dedicated and skilled effort had been destroyed. I didn't post earlier as I wanted to carefully consider my response. My own restoration work is at 12" to the foot and I know just how much work goes into things like NSR23. Several of my projects have been the result of vandalism (specifically arson) rather than just anno domini ... I have just visited the justgiving page. The total stands at £104,550. which is 139% raised of the £75,000 target, by the donations of 5351 supporters. and from previous posts I recall that there have been offers of help and gifts of physical items from the modelling fraternity.

Getting very close to the end of the restoration work on NSR23 - the accessible brake - and entry into service ... http://www.knottycoachtrust.org.uk/

Yes, hopefully. In a few days time I'm planning to update the Ipernity album, here: http://www.ipernity.com/doc/312383/album/539519

Since the end of August, a great deal of progress has been made with the ABC aka NSR23. Currently developing the doors and beginning parts production ... Otherwise; The roof is on, and awaiting delivery of the canvas. The passenger interior is largely fitted out and work at the guard's end continues. Most of the exterior had the beadings on and "final" painting had begun. The bollections and glass have been delivered, the former still needs some work. There is still a lot of work to do !

Yep, I send back the freepost filled with another company's spam, having torn off any personal information. I have noticed that some now expect you to pay ... so they'll have extra costs on that one. I do exempt the "better" charities ie the ones I support. (but not the "suspect" ones). Political spam goes into the recycling wheelie bin - usually unread !

Lots of progress on the Accessible Brake Carriage (aka NSR23) This week we are dry-fitting the roof ...

The Knotty Coaches had their first run of the 2018 season on 15th April, the next outing is the 13th May.

Plenty of sawdust and shavings being made - but you'll have to wait for the Ipernity updates, but only for a short while ...

The Accessible Brake Carriage is due to enter service in May 2019 ... progress is already being made !

Just for information. NSR 228 - the first class from CVR - has now migrated from Cheddleton to Stanegate Restorations in Haltwhistle. (and we found "228" stamped into door components as confirmation of the identity). Images to follow on Ipernity ... http://www.ipernity.com/doc/312383/album/960808

One of the reasons I find the dereliction of many grounded bodies so sad is that the railways of Britain were largely developed to move freight, yet the preservation movement seems to almost totally ignore this aspect of transport heritage, along with the pre-grouping wooden carriages. There are a number of honourable exceptions. (Knotty Coach Trust, Isle of Wight are a couple that spring to mind) At least some places have the stock "officially" awaiting restoration" and once gone, it is gone. Although if drawings are available, a replica is always possible. Yet from the point of view of someone who rebuilds these things (at 12" to the foot) goods stock is easier and cheaper to rebuild than coaches, although their potential for use afterwards is rather limited, I agree.

There will be some about quite soon, if not already on the Knotty Coach Trust's website. Then I may well post some on my Ipernity, but it might be a few days yet.

Looking forward to working on these rebuilds - once the funds are available ! (Large Hint ! ) Having looked at them and then assisted in their recovery I reckon that there is plenty of material to incorporate in restorations from the two firsts. As for the brake third - there is some very restorable material ........... E2A - really should have started off with this but anyways - Thanks for the compliments about NSR61 and 127 - it is very nice to have your works appreciated !