General News Roundup
30th June 2010
The blog has proved its worth! Having commented on our difficulty sourcing suitable crests for 31, David Smith, editor of the Tramway Museum Society Journal, stepped forward and kindly offered to modify the Blackpool Corporation Transport crests he has prepared for Blackpool 167, to read Blackpool Corporation Tramways, required by 31 (and 143 and maybe one day Blackpool 40 again at Crich). Originally the BCTramway crests have been modified BCTransport transfers. Using the original transfer evident on an original and archived side panel from 31, I have photographed the required letters for David to produce a new digital image. We will then get these printed on high quality vinyl, per 167, 131 et al. and adorn 31 and 143 accordingly. Needless to say a couple of spares will be kept! David is interested in digitising tramway crests (and I wonder if there is a market for traction engine manufacturers? Railways are well covered) so if anyone has any mounted on board in original condition please do get in touch! Needless to say we are extremely grateful to David for his assistance on this matter. In return an article on 31’s repaint (green and now red!) will be submitted for the TMS journal…
Below: Three views of the original crest from 31.
Below: While at the NRM, York, yesterday I encountered the original NER tile-map – reminding me that we have one of the replicas (or new-builds as they technically are) in store awaiting fixing somewhere…
Below: Rambler has regained its rear rolls! These will be lined in due course, likewise the front rolls. Stuart was due to move it on air later today, the engine being due to steam Fri/Sat/Sun as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations. The Ruston portable will shortly move to the workshop for dismantling and full survey pending a decision on its restoration… Exciting times!
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