Thursford Founders Day 2011

[island steamer]

Originally Posted by the highwayman

In my oppinion it is a great shame that the unrestored engines layed around for 30 odd years unsheeted outside before being brought in and given a good clean and polish, just imagine how good they would look if they'd been shedded and kept clean when they finished work.

When i visited Thursford i dont remember the engines not being sheeted. That was the thing about it, you couldnt see what engines they were because of the sheeting. I must admit that it wont be the same now that the engines across the road have gone, there was always that bit of excitement you might see something not seen before.