What have you done today
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Chuffer
CCCUK Member
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Just looked up the Erlestoke Manor Fund website . The EMF have always owned 7812 Erlestoke Manor since restoring it from scrap condition and I knew a lot of the guys well . It is on long term loan until December 2057 and 7802 Bradley Manor that they also own will arrive at WSR by end of this month and stay until November 2026 , so you will have plenty of Manor`s to admire down your way ! I think the EMF understandably want to see their locos used and earn much needed revenue on a miles run basis . The SVR just aren`t using them enough as they now pursue a `small loco` regular service to ease their financial issues which is great pity . Not like in my day when big locos reigned supreme !
CaptainK
Administrator
That's a long term loan! In 30 odd years time I'll be retired and hopefully volunteering at the WSR.
As for Bradley, yeah I saw that one was coming down. So now doubt I'll see that at some point - probably the Spring Gala at start of May. Didn't know how long it was staying though - only half a year, nothing compared to the 30 odd years of Erlestoke.
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
Sorry , typo error ! Should have said 2027 !!!
CaptainK
Administrator
Yeah, I guessed, but I couldn't resist playing along
I see at the Steam Gala they are having a Triple Headed Manor train Saturday evening. I want to go see it, but alas that's key feeding/bathing/sleeping child time. Urgh, have to see if I can get my evening pass signed
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Chuffer
CCCUK Member
That will be a sight worth seeing . Get a pass and take some photos !Yeah, I guessed, but I couldn't resist playing along
I see at the Steam Gala they are having a Triple Headed Manor train Saturday evening. I want to go see it, but alas that's key feeding/bathing/sleeping child time. Urgh, have to see if I can get my evening pass signed