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Re: QR Steam Restoration
Craig Potter wrote:
> They have 2 A10 locos from the 1860's (one going), Garratt 1009, a DD17
> (Blue Baby, being overhauled), a Yankee AC16 (in bits under restoration) and
> 2 brown C17's. (have I got them all?)
And 2 BB18 1/4's and (I think) a PB15. I heard something about the C19
as well, though I'm famous for misremembering such things.
> Part of the setup here is to train steam fitters for the future. According
> to the supervisor, most fitters prefer Redbank workshops because the job is
> easier, it takes a special kind of person to do up the steamers! Ipswich
> W/S is well worth a visit, and they will readily take you on a tour around
> the place but make sure you ring before hand. QR have a refreshing
> attitude - providing an expanding service.
I'd hazard a guess that it's cheaper to keep on staff restoring rolling
stock and infrastructure (and providing good PR and help skills
diversification) than it would be to do The Redundancy Thing.
> Craig.
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