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Post by humbug on Jun 3, 2016 20:15:27 GMT
Mod edit - Antharro: I've created this thread so anyone who wants to ask a question of the LT Museum's official representative, number 35, can do so. This thread will be monitored to see how it works out and further changes may be made in the future.
Hello no. 35!
I've a daft question - the company I joined a month ago is a corporate member of the LT museum. I've discovered that I can get free entry into Covent Garden. What about the Acton open days, please?
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Post by melikepie on Jun 4, 2016 8:10:24 GMT
A while ago the LTM ran creative writing workshops where we had the whole depot to ourselves to use for stories. Me and a friend had a great privilege attending one of these. Are there any chances of running the workshops again?
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Post by number35 on Jun 4, 2016 8:26:41 GMT
Melikepie
Do you know which department you did those sessions with? Events like these tend to be related to specific projects rather than part of our routine programme as they require a good deal of resource to run. Was it with the Johnston's Journey project perhaps? If you or your friend have the contact details of the person from the LTM who was running this you could get in touch and register your interest in any future events.
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Post by melikepie on Jun 4, 2016 8:50:36 GMT
I think if I remember correctly it was a couple of years ago and part of the Friday lates or similar
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Post by nickf on Jun 4, 2016 10:18:11 GMT
Hello Number 35....a question about Number 23. If I recall correctly she was delivered from Beyer Peacock with Allan straight link valve gear. This was subsequently changed to Gibson & Lilley valve gear. From the photos I have seen of the valve gear presently on No. 23 it looks very like Stephenson gear. Can you tell me if my eyes are deceiving me? Thanks very much.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2016 23:02:20 GMT
Is "Sarah Siddons" and the "Heritage Train" owned by the LTM? One of the items on my "bucket list" is to see SS close up at least or better still ride the train behind her.
I've tried Googling periodically to find out where she may be out for a run or even on display at e.g. Acton but to no avail.
Where can I get this info?
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Post by rincew1nd on Jun 5, 2016 10:39:09 GMT
Is "Sarah Siddons" and the "Heritage Train" owned by the LTM? One of the items on my "bucket list" is to see SS close up at least or better still ride the train behind her. I've tried Googling periodically to find out where she may be out for a run or even on display at e.g. Acton but to no avail. Where can I get this info? By Heritage Train, do you mean the 38ts? Keep an eye on this page to see when the museum's vehicles are out and about. www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/events-calendar/heritage-vehicles-outings |
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Post by pitdiver on Jun 5, 2016 15:25:34 GMT
Is "Sarah Siddons" and the "Heritage Train" owned by the LTM? One of the items on my "bucket list" is to see SS close up at least or better still ride the train behind her. I've tried Googling periodically to find out where she may be out for a run or even on display at e.g. Acton but to no avail. Where can I get this info? I had the great privilege of actually having a ride on "Sarah Siddons" I was a regular Coach steward on the "Steam On The Met" events and was asked if I would like to travel from Amersham to Neasden depot on board. Take it from me it was quite an experience. I would imagine very few people have enjoyed that experience. I was also a member of the supervisory team at the LT Museum for 6 years so enjoyed many privileges that others would "give their right arm for" |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2016 15:56:01 GMT
Is "Sarah Siddons" and the "Heritage Train" owned by the LTM? One of the items on my "bucket list" is to see SS close up at least or better still ride the train behind her. I've tried Googling periodically to find out where she may be out for a run or even on display at e.g. Acton but to no avail. Where can I get this info? By Heritage Train, do you mean the 38ts? Keep an eye on this page to see when the museum's vehicles are out and about. www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/events-calendar/heritage-vehicles-outingsI meant the painted-up to look like teak ex-BR train
Thanks for the link - can't fathom why Googling "ltmuseum events train" couldn't find that page. I have signed-up for the e-mail newsletter
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Post by rincew1nd on Jun 5, 2016 16:04:59 GMT
I meant the painted-up to look like teak ex-BR train Ah, the 4TC set. This is used with either Sarah or the kettles, just keep your eye on that page for details of trips. |
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Post by Dstock7080 on Jun 5, 2016 16:27:53 GMT
I meant the painted-up to look like teak ex-BR train Ah, the 4TC set. This is used with either Sarah or the kettles, just keep your eye on that page for details of trips. The 4TC set is currently not in London, taking a holiday on the Severn Valley Railway. |
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Post by number35 on Jun 5, 2016 22:28:39 GMT
I think if I remember correctly it was a couple of years ago and part of the Friday lates or similar |
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Post by number35 on Jun 5, 2016 22:33:13 GMT
Is "Sarah Siddons" and the "Heritage Train" owned by the LTM? One of the items on my "bucket list" is to see SS close up at least or better still ride the train behind her. I've tried Googling periodically to find out where she may be out for a run or even on display at e.g. Acton but to no avail. Where can I get this info? |
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Post by number35 on Jun 5, 2016 22:45:51 GMT
Hello Number 35....a question about Number 23. If I recall correctly she was delivered from Beyer Peacock with Allan straight link valve gear. This was subsequently changed to Gibson & Lilley valve gear. From the photos I have seen of the valve gear presently on No. 23 it looks very like Stephenson gear. Can you tell me if my eyes are deceiving me? Thanks very much. |
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Post by nickf on Jun 6, 2016 7:27:26 GMT
Thanks, number 35: will do.
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Post by number35 on Jun 17, 2016 21:41:10 GMT
Mod edit - Antharro: I've created this thread so anyone who wants to ask a question of the LT Museum's official representative, number 35, can do so. This thread will be monitored to see how it works out and further changes may be made in the future.Hello no. 35! I've a daft question - the company I joined a month ago is a corporate member of the LT museum. I've discovered that I can get free entry into Covent Garden. What about the Acton open days, please? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2016 17:07:51 GMT
I may be completely bonkers here but I am sure that when I was younger (going back to 60s at the latest) there was a tube map made of ceramic tiles which may have been at the bottom of the escalator at somewhere like Piccadilly Circus.
Subsequently it was covered over during a redec but may not have been destroyed.
Do you have any record of such a thing ever having existed?
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Post by number35 on Jul 24, 2016 9:25:26 GMT
In 2014 C stock Undergound car 5721 was preserved at our London Transport Museum Acton Depot pending a review of our vehicle collection. Our Collection Development Group, Senior Management Team and Museum Board have considered the merits of the vehicle carefully. I'm happy to announce that Board approval was given this week for the formal decision to take 5721 into the Museum collection.
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Post by jimini on Jul 24, 2016 20:35:05 GMT
I don't have any questions to add, but I did visit the LTM for the first time today at the ripe old age of 35. Had a wonderful afternoon and loved my time there, so just a quick message to say thanks and keep up the good work! Will be back soon for sure. Just need to swerve your bookshop by the coffee shop; I could spend a small fortune there if I'm not careful!
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Post by Chris W on Jul 24, 2016 21:39:34 GMT
Just need to swerve your bookshop by the coffee shop; I could spend a small fortune there if I'm not careful! The LTM does offer mortgages at good rates...   If you do venture into the artwork section close to the stairwell, they demand your first born just as deposit   |
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Post by njr001 on Jul 26, 2016 12:58:05 GMT
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