Re: 4203 for sale

[James Brook <ajmbrook@ozemail.com.au>]

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Its a pity that someone can't buy it and do it up with equipment from another A7
or similar loco, ie: an S or GM. Since there are only two other 42's in good
condition (LVR and NSWRTM) it would be a shame to see this loco get cut up.

Rita and Kevin Lawrence wrote:

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> >I was reading the trading post last night and noticed 4203(which is stuffed
> and >mounted at a caravan park at Cowra) is up for auction.  it was obvious
> that the >old girl will never go again under it's own power. It would
> however be perfect >for cosmetic restoration and used as a static display.
> Does anybody know if >4203 was stripped of it's prime mover before being
> taken to Cowra?
>
> As a former owner of 4203 it would be sad to see it cut up.
> As for equipment it has a V-15 engine (one cylinder has a big hole in it.)
> No main generator or rear cab wall/electrical cabinet (this is in S 317). It
> has a sunroof where the last-mentioned items were removed. No traction
> motors but great meat on the tyres.
>
> I hope that someone finds out its final disposition and hope that it goes to
> a good home. Junee or Goulburn roundhouses sound most appropriate.
> Cheers
>
> Kevin Lawrence



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