Klondyke October Steam Party

[Bosiboz]

Originally Posted by 1882

The club are actualy well on their to rearing the money, a small start has already been made, but work will not start in earnest untill the full amount is raised, wich will not be long. The engine needs a complete new boiler and firebox back head and throatplate. complete new bearings throughout, aswell as shafts. new pistons motion pins replacing, a new tender and a new cab.

I thought some of this work had already been done in previous 'restorations'?

[1882]

Originally Posted by Bosiboz

I thought some of this work had already been done in previous 'restorations'?

It had some stay tubes put in, and the pump removed/lost/stolen/sold.
The cab is gone and the gears have to be seen to be beleived.
It realy had turned into a rolling disaster looking for an occaision.

[tractionman]

Originally Posted by Bosiboz

I thought some of this work had already been done in previous 'restorations'?

I didn't know you were so interested in the the thetford produced products !!

[Bosiboz]

Originally Posted by tractionman

I didn't know you were so interested in the the thetford produced products !!

I'm not - just wondering what the scrap value is

[tractionman]

Originally Posted by Bosiboz

I'm not - just wondering what the scrap value is

I wonder which will be completed earlist the Burrell or the Garratt ?

My money is on the the Burrell