Re: terrier locomotives

[Craig Warton <craigw@wolf.net.au>]

canetram59 wrote:
>(snip)

> >Applying for grants is a difficult and time consuming process as there are
> many organisations, not just railway preservation groups, also vying for
> those limited funds. It is terribly frustrating to put many countless hours
> in to the preparation of a grant application only to miss out when the
> successful applicants are announced. When you see the list of those
> successful applicants and some of the causes that they promote you wonder
> what you have to do to be successful. Whatever it is you just have to keep
> trying, learning by your past mistakes and trying to pick up suggestions and
> improvements from others.
> Also, don't forget if the RTM had not been successful in obtaining those
> locomotives and rolling stock items that it has then they most likely would
> have been scrapped. Even an item in very poor condition can be restored but
> if it has been scrapped then you can only make a replica or just dream about
> it.
> What about joining the RTM and offering your services as a volunteer to help
> restore your favourite locomotive, coach or wagon - bearing in mind their
> financial constraints as well.
>
> canetram59

I understand the problems with grants etc and I was a member of the RTM for
about 12 years all up...but I get very annoyed that they are letting the stuff
rot - no effort to conserve - they simply don't care!

Craig