Steam Railway #236 October 1999 Wright success for E4 Undersea 8F plundered

Steam Railway #236 October 1999

CONTENTS

6 'Thomas' could go main…

'Thomas' and 'James the Red Engine' could work main line tours next year.

7 Calbourne for Cavalcade?

Adams '02' No. 24 Calbourne could leave the Isle of Wight to star in the Shildon event.

10 Wight success for ‘E4’

More than 3,000 flock to the Isle of Wight for the Birch Grove gala in August.

13 Swindon works under threat

The company keeping alive steam skills at Swindon is threatened by huge bills.

14 FIVE  4MTs' lined up for SVR gala

The largest gathering of a single BR class will dominate the SVR's September gala.

15 Final run for Gresley' next month

An uncertain future faces 'A4' No. 60007 as a £225,000 repair bill looms.

16 Main line debut for last Barry engine

The final Barry locomotive will make its debut on the main line at Newton Abbot.

20 £312,000 scheme for 'Bognor Buffet' A bold plan to rebuild a unique art-deco coach gutted by fire 21 years ago.

FEATURES

34 Thieves plunder '8Fs' lonely seabed grave

Six years ago Steam Railway brought you the first pictures of a Stanier '8F' in a watery Red Sea grave.The Second World War cargo was sunk in 1941 and had laid undisturbed ever since. Now a new dive by DAVE GWYER has revealed that shockingly, the ship - including the locomotive's remains - is being picked bare by thieves.

44 The most famous steam graveyard...

The name 'Barry' is synonymous with a bleak, windswept yard in South Wales which 40 years ago became a Mecca for enthusiasts. ROGER HARDINGHAM recalls the yard's remarkable story, which formed the basis of Britain's massive preservation movement. We've also got a fantastic book and video offer!

34 Railart '99 at York

This year the renowned Guild of Railway Artists celebrates its 20th anniversary. Its major annual exhibition for 1999 is at the National Railway Museum, York and MEL HOLLEY reveals some of the work on show. Our exclusive look at this prestigious exhibition includes a vast range of styles and mediums by Britain's leading artists.

64 Bressingham needs live full-size steam to bloom

Almost 100,000 people a year can't be wrong - can they? Bressingham Steam Museum has been the butt of continual criticism for keeping its main line locomotives in zoo-like 'captivity'. GEORGE PEMBROKE enjoys his Norfolk visit but says the museum badly needs an injection of live standard-gauge steam.

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