Welcome to the Forum Rassy.
I have to say that I think we probably have enough 37s in preservation, much as I love them. The ones now being sold are well used and could be quite costly to keep in working order. The 37/4s still active might be another matter. Big Diesels are expensive to run and not very suitable for many preserved railways. They are also quite heavy on the track!
I do believe that preservation is going to take a hard look at what we keep and what goes for spares/scrap! This applies to ex Barry steam locos as well. Are there some "no hopers" which would be better dismantled for spares?
I would like to see more money going into restoring pre BR coaching stock especially pregrouping wooden bodied coaches at present rotting in sidings at many Heritage Railways.
I will now put on my flack jacket!
Best wishes,
John H-T.
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