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Post by thc on Jul 16, 2008 9:20:18 GMT
Does anyone know of any plans to save a unit of 'A' stock for preservation? I've been looking on t'web but not found anything to date. I thought Cravens Heritage Trains might have been considering this, but it appears that they have their work cut out maintaining their existing stock and with the new 1962 stock acquisition.
While the introduction of 'S' stock in squadron service is some way off, the time will go quickly, so now seems like the time to be formulating such a plan.
Your thoughts people?
THC
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Post by astock5000 on Jul 16, 2008 15:17:51 GMT
The LTM want to get one (they would make room at Acton by getting rid of the Standard stock), but I haven't heard of anyone else planning to preserve A stock.
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Post by neasdena60 on Jul 17, 2008 18:44:13 GMT
one unit is already booked for the museum, i will ask around and find out which one. but its too early for concrete plans to be made, if the unit is a top liner, ( the most reliable units ) it might remain in service right till the end.  |
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I will make the 8100 Class DART my new A Stock.
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Post by a60 on Jul 17, 2008 19:25:13 GMT
My hopes are pouring into 5067etc.
As it was the last unit to leave Shoreditch in regular passenger service &, the last unit to run in passenger service on the "East London Line."
Tell me your favourites to be preserved
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2008 23:01:25 GMT
I think it would be best to be practical and simply preserve whichever double ended unit is in the best condition when withdrawn, to make best use of scarce resources for preservation.
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Post by thc on Jul 18, 2008 17:29:34 GMT
one unit is already booked for the museum, i will ask around and find out which one. Thank you, I'd be interested to hear. but its too early for concrete plans to be made, if the unit is a top liner, ( the most reliable units ) it might remain in service right till the end. Is it too early? I should have made myself clear in that I was thinking of preservation for operational use rather than static display; the urgency is therefore financial/organisational rather than simply a case of ensuring species survival. For various reasons 'A' stock trains were a big part of my childhood and growing up. I'd therefore love to see one of these grand old trains retained and restored for active use in the afterlife, so was looking for someone to pledge a few quid to in order to help their efforts. Maybe I should start saving myself to fund an active preservation, although with my wedding a matter of weeks away, that will take all the cash going for a while! THC |
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