What a lovely little Loco, someone, please save it for the future. I cannot conceive of a Heritage Railway contemplating destroying a piece of Railway history!!
The team at Fife Heritage Railway (based near Cameron Bridge) have previously lodged formal interest but it went unnoticed. A reminder may need to be sent.
My review of the Ruston & Hornsby 88DS:- The R&H 88DS may be small, but it can perform some really useful work, pulling some quite heavy loads, especially with the added ballast weights as on this loco. My first experience of this type was commissioning one at Upper Boat Power Station that had been formerly at Cardiff Power Station. Back in the early 70s, we had one at the Didcot Railway Centre- (ex Didcot Power Station project group, nicknamed by one of the society members "FURY" (For Use Round the Yard). It needed a bit of work to make it fully operational- Repairs to the air brake cylinder, conversion from 6V to 12V electrics, repairs to the Wolesley donkey engine (drives the standby starting air compressor if the the receiver has not been recharged from the main engine) and a repaint into green. After that is was used for PW work and general stock movements. On one occasion I had to clear an entire shed road in one movement. If I remember correctly, the consist was "Blue Peter", "Pendennis Castle", the "Biscuit Barrel" (ex Huntley & Palmers fireless loco), a crane tank loco and a coach so probably at least 400 tons. Not bad for 88 horse power. I have not seen this particular loco, but if it is operational, and the chain drive is in good condition, it would be well worth a look by anyone wanting a small loco. The injectors might need a service- some smoke evident- but that is no problem. Just remember that it is compressed air start and the receiver will need inspection. The starting and shut-down procedures are a bit complicated due to the need to bar the engine, maintain the pressure in the gearbox hydraulic accumulator, and recharge the starting air, but you soon get used to the routine. I sincerely hope that it finds a good new home.
It’s very sad to think that regardless of the fact they no longer require it, that they’d consider cutting it up for scrap. Even to just offer it for free providing transport is organised by the new owner, would be better than scrapping it. Let’s hope someone who can, will save this little beauty.
I find it absolutely reprehensible that a railway preservation group would even remotely consider scrapping a running locomotive! The group I am involved with scrapped a loco that required restoration but was largely complete and I am still very bitter about it to this day.
I'm frequently disgusted by the number of "preservation" railways that will threaten to cut up the historic locomotives they're meant to be saving. Imagine the owners of a historic manor saying "sorry, unless we make some more money we're going to have to knock section down". Are we really supposed to believe that they won't survive as a going concern if they use up 20 feet of track to store this little loco on? Heritage charities that do this deserve to lose their charity status.
Prices on the web seem to suggest £140 per ton scrap value, loco is 20 tons, so if they are prepared to sell it for scrap then I guess the price starts at around £2800...
That price is wholesale, delivered. In reality someone selling "on site" scrap to a deal would be lucky to get half that, as it would need to be moved, and the scrap dealer needs to make a profit.
If you are struggling to re home the loco, give Ray a shout at Tractionads website, he has dealt in this kind of stuff for years and I’m sure would be able to help find a new custodian.
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What a lovely little Loco, someone, please save it for the future. I cannot conceive of a Heritage Railway contemplating destroying a piece of Railway history!!
The Danish railroad museum destroid 2 unreplaceable loco because they can not sell it one the overhaul was so far as it was only final assembly
@@16jan1986 I feel like the ideal situation would be to make it look pretty and put it on display :)
@@robertp-i4065 Yes that's called a Cosmetic restoration
The team at Fife Heritage Railway (based near Cameron Bridge) have previously lodged formal interest but it went unnoticed. A reminder may need to be sent.
My review of the Ruston & Hornsby 88DS:-
The R&H 88DS may be small, but it can perform some really useful work, pulling some quite heavy loads, especially with the added ballast weights as on this loco. My first experience of this type was commissioning one at Upper Boat Power Station that had been formerly at Cardiff Power Station.
Back in the early 70s, we had one at the Didcot Railway Centre- (ex Didcot Power Station project group, nicknamed by one of the society members "FURY" (For Use Round the Yard).
It needed a bit of work to make it fully operational- Repairs to the air brake cylinder, conversion from 6V to 12V electrics, repairs to the Wolesley donkey engine (drives the standby starting air compressor if the the receiver has not been recharged from the main engine) and a repaint into green.
After that is was used for PW work and general stock movements.
On one occasion I had to clear an entire shed road in one movement. If I remember correctly, the consist was "Blue Peter", "Pendennis Castle", the "Biscuit Barrel" (ex Huntley & Palmers fireless loco), a crane tank loco and a coach so probably at least 400 tons. Not bad for 88 horse power.
I have not seen this particular loco, but if it is operational, and the chain drive is in good condition, it would be well worth a look by anyone wanting a small loco. The injectors might need a service- some smoke evident- but that is no problem. Just remember that it is compressed air start and the receiver will need inspection. The starting and shut-down procedures are a bit complicated due to the need to bar the engine, maintain the pressure in the gearbox hydraulic accumulator, and recharge the starting air, but you soon get used to the routine.
I sincerely hope that it finds a good new home.
It would be criminal to cut it up. Better to give to a Heritage Railway that is just starting up
It would be criminal to scrap this little guy, I hope it gets saved.
It’s very sad to think that regardless of the fact they no longer require it, that they’d consider cutting it up for scrap. Even to just offer it for free providing transport is organised by the new owner, would be better than scrapping it. Let’s hope someone who can, will save this little beauty.
Just found a new channel I love. Thanks.
I find it absolutely reprehensible that a railway preservation group would even remotely consider scrapping a running locomotive! The group I am involved with scrapped a loco that required restoration but was largely complete and I am still very bitter about it to this day.
My answer to that is Do Not Scrap It, find another group who would be interested in taking it over.
Boness should donate it to the Fife Heritage Railway, or keep it for their muesuem. Be sad to see the little fella get cut up.
What a cool video !! Thanks for sharing it.
I'm frequently disgusted by the number of "preservation" railways that will threaten to cut up the historic locomotives they're meant to be saving. Imagine the owners of a historic manor saying "sorry, unless we make some more money we're going to have to knock section down". Are we really supposed to believe that they won't survive as a going concern if they use up 20 feet of track to store this little loco on?
Heritage charities that do this deserve to lose their charity status.
Prices on the web seem to suggest £140 per ton scrap value, loco is 20 tons, so if they are prepared to sell it for scrap then I guess the price starts at around £2800...
That price is wholesale, delivered. In reality someone selling "on site" scrap to a deal would be lucky to get half that, as it would need to be moved, and the scrap dealer needs to make a profit.
Very cool train and a very cool shot, well done you have my like and sub. Greetings from Zimbabwe:)
i hope they will find a new home for this Diesel shunter it only needs a new coat of paint
If you are struggling to re home the loco, give Ray a shout at Tractionads website, he has dealt in this kind of stuff for years and I’m sure would be able to help find a new custodian.
What are the contact details to save the Ruston?
I heard it's office@srps.org.uk I also heard there's other Rustons too that needs saving
Not quite a stand in for an 08 but she does a good job
Would love to have the engine what are the contract details
I heard it's office@srps.org.uk I also heard there's other Rustons too that needs saving
Why you would even think of scrapping any working locomotive, there must be another heritage railway that would be grateful to own this .
Where is it now is it still at the Bo'ness?
I don't know but if you want to save it,contact office@srps.org.uk I also heard there's other Rustons too that needs saving
The invergarry project might be interested if you drop them an email
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This a joke? it's stupid decisions like this is partly why I left that Railway!