LOCOMOTIVE UPDATE

71000 IN EASTLEIGH LOCO WORKS, PICTURE COURTESY OF ADRIAN MEAKIN

The loco is within the secure confines of the former Eastleigh Locomotive Works 

 where  a preliminary examination has identified problems with the Caprotti 

mechanism as well as other areas where remedial work is required including

 the remetalling of crossheads.  Due to operational and commercial requirements

 the Trustees are currently investigating the possibility of moving to a second 

operational base in the south of England subject to the conclusion of satisfactory

 negotiations. The Nene Valley Railway is one of the chosen options.

The Trustees have a long term commitment to maintaining close connections 

and an operating base on the East Lancashire Railway. It is not yet decided 

whether the outstanding repairs will be carried out at Eastleigh or an alternative site.

JOHN BENNETT, CHAIRMAN, 71000 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST.

EAST LANCS GALA

71000 SALES STAFF CHRIS HAZZLETON AND STUART WRIGHT

It was oh so strange at the steam gala this week end, wall to wall sunshine and 

reasonably warm. Normally it is cold, raining and blowing a gale! We set up our

 tables next to the class 40 preservation society and dealt with a steady stream 

of queries regarding the current situation down at Eastleigh works. This was our 

10th sales attendance at the ELR and as we are at "home base" the sales team 

always enjoy meeting colleagues and visitors alike.

The new PSOV Dvd "The Record Breaker" again  was our best selling item 

together with fleeces and sweaters.

The sales team raised much needed cash over the 2 days including a 

kind donation in memory of Ann France a 71000 friend who had sadly 

died last year.
CHRIS HAZZLETON, 71000 SALES TEAM

71000 "GRAND AUTUMN DRAW" RAFFLE RESULTS

On Sunday October 21st the Grand 71000 Grand Autumn Draw was "drawn" at
Bury Transport Museum at Castlecroft. The Results were as follows:

The details of the raffle winners are as follows from the draw done at the Transport Museum yesterday.

1. Replica Nameplate 'Duke of Gloucester'. Brian Pearson  of Grays

2. Hornby Limited Edition 4472 'Flying Scotsman' USA Tour 1969 with Pullman

   Observation Car. A. Freebre of Sheffield

3. Limited Edition Print by Philip D Hawkins of the 'Duke and Two Duchesses' at

   Camden Depot. G Lewis of Blackwood, Gwent.


70000 AND 71000 A RAILSCENE PRODUCTION
FROM 1990

This fascinating video has just been posted to You Tube. It has been 

downloaded from a VHS tape originally released by RailsceneIt is 
49 minutes long. The first 23 minutes contains footage of 70000 and
 then the remainder is 71000.It has a small cameo piece showing HRH 
The Duke of Gloucester at Loughborough in 1986

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtjX_GmGtOA

The software issues regarding the 71000 online shop have now been resolved. At the same time we have taken the opportunity to add some extra items which hopefully may be of interest.

The Trust frequently is asked questions regarding the Duke's British Caprotti valve gear and we have therefore arranged a reprint of the splendid 26 page booklet written by Trust member Peter Scarborough and updated by Trust Chief Mechanical Engineer Dr Gary Shannon

 

 

All you ever wanted to know about the British Caprotti Valve Gear can be yours for just £4.50.

Please note that all the shop prices include post and packing.

If you do not wish to order online then please send your order details together with your cheque made payable to Phoenix Heritage Rail Ltd (the trading subsiduary of the Trust) to

David Brown

Phoenix Heritage Rail

11 Stirling Close

Woolston

Warrington

WA1 4DW

 

The Trust Is pleased to confirm that 71000 sales will have a stand on the platform at the ELR steam  gala on 20/21 October

 

On offer will be a comprehensive range of 71000 memorabilia to include DVDs pens mugs and much more.

 

New for the gala is a fruit of the loom quality sweater embroidered  .....71000 Duke of Gloucester

Available in sizes  M, L and XL.

The sweaters are £21 each including post and packing

 

Unfortunately we have software problem with our online shop  at the moment but they can  be ordered by sending a cheque made payable to " Phoenix Heritage Rail Ltd" ( the trading subsiduary of the Trust ) 

 

Please send your order, remembering to quote the size required to

 

David Brown

 

Phoenix Heritage Rail

 

11 Stirling Close

 

Woolston

 

Warrington

 

WA1 4DW

Now available a new DVD produced exclusively for Phoenix Heritage Rail (the 71000 trading subsiduary) by PSOV .

PSOV are recognised as one of the premier producers of superior steam DVD's

The Record Breaker covers most mainline runs fro

m the last overhaul up to 2011.

It has interviews with 71000 support crew, as well as footage with driver's comentary shot from the footplate whilst on a mainline run.

Running time 1 hour 30 mins approx

This DVD is only available from Phoenix Heritage Rail and will make a cracking Christmas present

This item and many others can now be ordered from The Trust online shop.

http://71000shop.blogspot.co.uk/

All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the locomotive

Today is the 60th anniversary of the tragic Harrow and Wealdstone rail crash that occurred on 8th October 1952. It was following the destruction of 46202 Princess Anne in this accident that 71000 Duke of Gloucester was designed and built. RIP to all those who died as a result of this accident.

LOCOMOTIVE UPDATE: The Duke has been moved undercover into Eastleigh works ready for investigation work to be under taken. We would like to extend our thanks to Knights Rail Services who have kindly offered the use of their facilities

WANT TO DONATE TO 71000 ON LINE ? Well now you can via Paypal. If you visit our home page http://www.71000trust.com/and click on the "Donate button" in the top right corner

LOCOMOTIVE UPDATE: Currently The Duke is at Eastleigh LNWR depot. The loco will be moved undercover to allow the 71000 engineering team to carry out a full inspection to assess what work is required on the loco. More updates to follow.