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Old 25th November 2011, 12:55
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Chasewater Railway Asbestos Special

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Chasewater Railway “Asbestos Special”

We are running an “Asbestos Day Special" on 1st January 2012 from 10am to 5pm. This event is to mark the end of 1909 built Hawthorn Leslie No.2780 “Asbestos” 0-4-0st current time in traffic and it’s 10 year steam ticket. The one day event will see Chasewater's favourite steam engine, 102 year old Asbestos providing traction. Resident loco RSH 0-6-0 No.7684 Nechells No.4 will also be in steam to accompany Asbestos on her last day. It will be a time of celebration for the railway owned locomotive which is always very popular with our visitors, and it has been the main stay of service at the colliery line having arrived over 40 years ago. Shortly after the event Asbestos is going to be retired to undergo a heavy general overhaul. Subject to the required funds being raised we expect that the work needed to return it to traffic should take approximately three years to complete. We estimate that around £30,000 is needed to complete the project and in support of this, any profits made on the day will go into the locomotives fund. Any donations would also be most welcome. (normal 2012 fares apply www.chasewaterrailway.org)


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Old 27th November 2011, 16:45
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Well good luck with the overhaul of Asbestos and hope you all have a great day on the 1st.
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Will try and make it if I can.

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Thanks Guy's, will be great if you can make it. I will post an update if there are any changes or any weather issues
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