35018 - British India Line

Hi all,

I've got a fantastic shot of this loco at speed... If anyone would like to see please let me know and I will upload it.

Be great to find out the location and the speed... Funny how British India Line still exists today, my thinking is she has a fab boiler + pretty much complete.. She was pretty much one of the first Bulleids to get to get rebuilt...

Any updates and news would be much appreciated. And since leaving the MHR to go to Portland with what is happening now?

Thanks

Andy

Hi - As promised, here is the shot of 35018 at Speed. I have scanned this from a book. So apologies for the bad image. I can't see this being identible as to the location, but its worth a go...



Thanks

Andy

Admin wrote:She was pretty much one of the first Bulleids to get to get rebuilt...

She was, in fact, THE first Bulleid to be rebuilt in February, 1956. Her mileage at the time was 504,900.

So does anyone have an idea of where the picture was taken?

All does anyone have any updates to the loco? most of all, any chance of steaming in preservation or steaming ever again?

http://southwestrailways.fotopic.net/p39939200.html

Still no positive news I am afraid regarding 35018 but at least the loco remains safely stored all be it in the open at Portland.

imho, that isn't safe storage nor any attempt to restore the loco and look towards its future. Especially when left out in the open and open towards the likes of the sea.(Corrosion)

It would seem that 35018 has now been sold to John Bunch / Mr Atherton and will be moving up to Ian Riley's works on the E.L.R. for restoration. Hmm, the E.L.R. is rapidly becoming a mini Eastleigh!!!

35012 wrote:It would seem that 35018 has now been sold to John Bunch and will be moving up to Ian Riley's works on the E.L.R. for restoration. Hmm, the E.L.R. is rapidly becoming a mini Eastleigh!!!

It sound as if it'll be getting a wee bit crowded, what with Jeremy Hosking's MNs #22 & #27 being there.

Does Jeremy Hosking also own lightweight "Flat Top" '#073

Does Ian Riley still own MN #09, and is that still there

Any up to date info appreciated

34070 Manston wrote:

35012 wrote:It would seem that 35018 has now been sold to John Bunch and will be moving up to Ian Riley's works on the E.L.R. for restoration. Hmm, the E.L.R. is rapidly becoming a mini Eastleigh!!!

It sound as if it'll be getting a wee bit crowded, what with Jeremy Hosking's MNs #22 & #27 being there.

Does Jeremy Hosking also own lightweight "Flat Top" '#073

Does Ian Riley still own MN #09, and is that still there

Any up to date info appreciated

From what I understand, JB owns 34073. Alot of work will be needed to get this running. But i think this is looking to be sold? Maybe someone else can clarify the situation on 34073 in the relevant thread?

35009 is expected to be overhauled alongside 35027 and a they are having a close look at 35022 with a view of overhauling. And yes Ian Riley does own 35009. So I guess we can expect to see these Merchants running on the mainline once again in the future. Lets hope we see these on the likes of the Kent Belle and Sussex Belle?

JB does own 34073.

Jeremy Hosking does not currently have a "Flat Top" but would very much like one, he is however not prepaired to pay the asking price for 34073 (with or without spares etc)!

Thanks for the updates, 35005 & 35012.

So is it true that 35018 has been moved to the East Lancs railway (Rileys Workshop) for a view to overhaul? Or is this just speculation at present?

35018 is currently still on Portland but is due to move to Riley's as soon as possible with a view to being overhauled.

Hi all,

I have just come across the following information;

This month's Steam Railway reports that 35018 British India Line has been purchased by Ian Riley and will be restored over the next 18 months using the frames of 35009 Shaw Savill (and will run as 35009, is the impression I get from the article) Once 35009 is operational 35018's frames will be restored using components from 35009.

Also there is a hint that Ian Riley is going to paint 35018 in Black!! That should look different. Weren't a couple painted black in the 1950's??