I received news today (10.10.08) that the opportunity unexpectedly arose to purchase the majority shareholding in the West Country Unrebuilt Bulleid 4-6-2S.R. Pacific - 34007 WADEBRIDGE. The Mid-Hants Railway PLC decided that the chance was too good to miss and have agreed the purchase to ensure that the locomotive remained on the Mid-Hants Railway. As you expect, an appeal has been launched asking the preservation society to donate.