Thursford Collection Founders Day 2010

[island steamer]

Out of curiosity has anyone ever approached them and asked if the would consider selling some of the outdoors collection?


Yes, About Fifteen years ago i wrote and asked them if they would consider selling an engine to me and they came back with a definate No. I was told that none of the engines would be sold as they are all part of the Cushing colection.

[sparkright]

Originally Posted by island steamer

Out of curiosity has anyone ever approached them and asked if the would consider selling some of the outdoors collection?


Yes, About Fifteen years ago i wrote and asked them if they would consider selling an engine to me and they came back with a definate No. I was told that none of the engines would be sold as they are all part of the Cushing colection.

Me too. About a decade ago my family were looking at buying a roller to restore and we got the same reply.

There is no doubt in my mind that one day some money will be needed there, and someone will look across the shed and see ££££££. A sale/tender auction/whatever to look forward to!