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Frequently Asked Questions ?
What is the project all about then?
The Class 37/4 Project's aims are to purchase, restore and operate a class
37/4 for the enjoyment of enthusiasts and the general public. We also want to
raise awareness of the class as a whole during their final years.
What railway will you base the locomotive on?
A decision has not been made yet as to the future home of the locomotive but
the committee will be contacting a number of railways in the near future to
discuss the possibility of housing the locomotive there. Please contact either
the Chairman or Secretary
if you think you can help.
What locomotive do you hope you purchase?
The committee has deliberately agreed to remain non specific about any
particular locomotive. A locomotive purchase based on a number of factors,
namely condition, missing parts, restorability, engine hours. Obviously everyone
has their favourite engine but we cannot be bribed either way!
How long do the 37/4's have in traffic?
According to sources it is likely that a small fleet will be maintained at
Motherwell TMD for a number of contracts for the next few years.
Do you intend to take your locomotive onto
the main line?
The answer is NO! The committee and none of our shareholders wish to see our
prospective locomotive thrashed to pieces on the main line after spending
hundred's of hours restoring it!
Why did you launch the project before you
were ready?
The project was formally launched on Saturday 17th February 2001 after
holding its inaugural meeting at the Stafford Arms. The committee believes we
are ready to take on the challenges of purchasing and maintaining a locomotive.
There is a common misconception that the project was launched back in November,
it was not. A website was launched to gauge support and to raise the profile of
the class 37/4's.
Why don't you offer membership?
We will be offering membership in the very near future. For more details
please contact membership@class37project.co.uk.
Why don't you provide a contact postal
address or phone number, I can only find an email address?
We will shortly be publishing a contact postal address in the very near
future. With all correspondence posted to Committee members please provide a
Stamped Addressed Envelope if a reply is required.
finally... what is better a Scottish or Welsh
37/4?
no comment... the project maintains an unbiased view!
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