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CLASS 89 Flying Badger for scrap
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:11 am
by 61650GTFC
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
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:03 am
by Tom Quayle
Shame it looks better than those slab fronted 81-87s
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:25 pm
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/
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:01 pm
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.