RMweb Gold Popular Post Bucoops Posted February 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 I've just seen this (hopefully this works for non-Facebook members). Absolutely stunning - massive congratulations to all involved. 21 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2021 That’s gorgeous. Am I right in thinking it will be based at the GCR? On 03/02/2021 at 12:56, Bucoops said: I've just seen this (hopefully this works for non-Facebook members). Absolutely stunning - massive congratulations to all involved. That’s gorgeous, am I right in thinking it will be based at the GCR? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 4, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Neal Ball said: That’s gorgeous. Am I right in thinking it will be based at the GCR? That’s gorgeous, am I right in thinking it will be based at the GCR? Thanks The owning group is so quite possibly. It is apparently at the 1:1 collection at the Hornby plant at the moment next to Bittern. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Brasher Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I wonder if Hornby will be making a model of it next year. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 4, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2021 Personally I hope not - I would prefer Accurascale or similar to take it (and the rest of the rake) on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Bucoops said: The owning group is so quite possibly. It is apparently at the 1:1 collection at the Hornby plant at the moment next to Bittern. Thanks @Bucoopsalthough it would be a shame to see it stuffed and mounted. Hopefully it’s only there until the weather improves lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 4, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Neal Ball said: Thanks @Bucoopsalthough it would be a shame to see it stuffed and mounted. Hopefully it’s only there until the weather improves lol. I suspect it would only be rolled out on special occasions. Too valuable for day to day use. Similar to the Quadarts at the NNR (although they have been in quite heavily use due to covid). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, Bucoops said: I suspect it would only be rolled out on special occasions. Too valuable for day to day use. Similar to the Quadarts at the NNR (although they have been in quite heavily use due to covid). Clearly a case that every railway needs covered storage for their carriages. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ramrig Posted February 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Neal Ball said: That’s gorgeous. Am I right in thinking it will be based at the GCR? That’s gorgeous, am I right in thinking it will be based at the GCR? Thanks It’s now owned by Jeremy Hoskins and is part of his Royal Scot Locomotive & General Trust, hence its storage at Margate. Large multi page article in the latest Steam Railway Magazine with very good images and its plans for the future. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ramrig said: It’s now owned by Jeremy Hoskins and is part of his Royal Scot Locomotive & General Trust, hence its storage at Margate. Large multi page article in the latest Steam Railway Magazine with very good images and its plans for the future. Ah! Thanks for that. Steam railway normally takes a week to arrive... post Brexit everything is taking longer :-( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 5, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2021 9 hours ago, Ramrig said: It’s now owned by Jeremy Hoskins and is part of his Royal Scot Locomotive & General Trust, hence its storage at Margate. Large multi page article in the latest Steam Railway Magazine with very good images and its plans for the future. Oh is it? Is he linked to RVP as it was they who posted the photo on Facebook? I don't subscribe to any magazines but intend to get a copy of this one, but not sure how. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Marsbar Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, Ramrig said: It’s now owned by Jeremy Hoskins and is part of his Royal Scot Locomotive & General Trust, hence its storage at Margate. Large multi page article in the latest Steam Railway Magazine with very good images and its plans for the future. I think you will find RVP still own it, but JH put an awful lot of money into its restoration and it is stated in the SR article that he is actually an RVP member. This brand new website describes RVP as "The Home of the Beavertails".... http://www.beavertail.org.uk/ Edited February 5, 2021 by Johann Marsbar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) The main RVP website lists is as owned by an RVP member who has loaned it to RVP and will provide funds to restore it. Having said that, the website is a tad out of date as it notes that completion is hoped for in 2012! http://www.rvp-ltd.org.uk/collection.php?vehicle=1729 Either way it's an absolutely superb restoration. Edit - having now read the article in the latest Steam Railway magazine, 1729 is now owned by the Royal Scot Locomotive and General Trust. Andy Edited February 5, 2021 by 2mm Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimbus Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 03/02/2021 at 11:56, Bucoops said: Absolutely stunning - massive congratulations to all involved. ... including Gresley's design team! The Nim. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimbus Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 19 hours ago, Robin Brasher said: I wonder if Hornby will be making a model of it next year. They must be tempted to examine the feasibility of the whole rake, as a parallel to the West Coast's own Coronation coaches. I for one, would be tempted by the set in BR livery, running as a fantasy, but plausible, 'Talisman'! The Nim. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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