Re: Hey SRV: Is it 639 or 658?

Richard & Marilyn Flinders (flinders@netspace.net.au)
23 Jun 1997 08:31:52 GMT

>
> And, given the fact that most of Thomas' friends are brightly
> coloured, I merely expressed puzzlement that the trend slowed with the
> D3.
Can't remember but I think the idea was to recreate a 'standard' D3 for a
while.
Until everyones memory of D3 639 as the Commisioners engine fades I don't
think this loco will ever be anything but black or Canadian Red.

Anyway it was always SRV policy when I was a Board member to have at least
one loc in standard colours. If there is only one D3 then only standard
colours. Could have changed?
Personally I prefer to see Steamrail get the publicity and therefore until
money falls off trees more cash for restorations etc. from Joe Public so
I'll always vote for a lime green K class (though perhaps that shade was a
little off) or even if there is enough cash in it a Westcoast R.

The important thing is to keep then going!!

Richard