Lord nelson at ropley.

[ashurstdave]

I am pleased to report that at 19.00hrs on 11th February 2009, the preserved Southern Railway 850 Lord Nelson arrived at Ropley, Mid-Hants Railway, having arrived by low-loader earlier in the day. The tender had arrived by low-loader on 10th February 2009. The loco will be operating trains as soon as possible and I hope it will be a crowd puller during this season.

[class47]

Another good reason to come

[73109]

With us for 5 Years. i would expect to see it working a few more trains, Since the STD 5s Failure Saturday

[class47]

Bad news regarding the gala, does anyone know how bad the Class 33 and the standard 5 are, the cylinder on the 5 looks a right mess

[ashurstdave]

The Standard Class 5 Cylinder Frame will require a new casting. It is likely to be out of action for a few months. The Class 33 should be repaired and back in action soon.

[73109]

Sorry to drag up an old thread,

but both the STD 5 and the 33 are under repair , with the Std 5s Cylinder casting being made, and the 33 has had its spare bogies sent off, she should leave the MHR soon for power unit overhaul