CLASS 89 Flying Badger for scrap

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61650GTFC
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CLASS 89 Flying Badger for scrap

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I know strictly it isnt LNER but its a 125mph east coast main line loco. 89001 formelly Avocet (AKA flying badger) is up for sale and unless the AC loco group raise the required funds it will be scrapped.

http://www.railwayscene.co.uk/showthrea ... hread=1783
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Tom Quayle
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Post by Tom Quayle »

Shame it looks better than those slab fronted 81-87s
The weather here is Baltic but so were the tank engines
Furness Railway and GCR fan.
125mph tilt vs 126.5mph duck
Advanced North West Productions.
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Nigel Gresley
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Post by Nigel Gresley »

Maybe this livery would improve the chances of preservation ?

http://fictitiousliveries.fotopic.net/p26308269.html

I mention this amusing site here because they are actively promoting the class 89 preservation appeal.

http://fictitiousliveries.fotopic.net/
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Nigel Gresley
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Post by Nigel Gresley »

The good news is that the AC locomotive group has completed the purchase of 89001 just before Christmas.

http://www.aclocogroup.co.uk/index.php? ... hp[q]89001

Hoping for more good news in 2007, I wish you all a happy new year.
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