Re: James pull your head in. Was: 3801 Black No More

["Lineman" <grime@dcsi.net.au>]

For the life of me I cannot understand why (Steamrail members)if you dislike
the headboard so intensely,you use the constitutional powers available to
you to call a meeting of members and have a vote on wether the name board
stays or goes and under what conditions.
:-(
Graeme
"Greg Triplett" <triplett@hotkey.net.au> wrote in message
3858D19A.5EA79D92@hotkey.net.au">news:3858D19A.5EA79D92@hotkey.net.au...
> Hi Folks,
>
> Stuart Thyer wrote:
>
> >> You seem to describe a preservation group that fits headboards,
nameplates or different color schemes as 'so called' preservation groups.
Are you denouncing the huge efforts put into restoring these items purely on
the basis of a single piece of metal or timber placed on the engine? If so,
I think you are being extremely harsh in degrading these groups, especially
in a public forum.<<
>
> James Brook you have my support. I agree with your posts on
> this subject.
>
> I'm sure the efforts of the steamrail volunteers are noble.
>
> Unfortunately those efforts are wasted. Yes, a single ugly
> piece of timber across the front of the engine can ruin all
> those efforts. I have seen many preserved steam locomotives
> in action around the world and I have never seen anything so
> tastelessly disfigured as R761. I have had many discussions
> with railfans overseas about such subjects and Steamrail is
> viewed as a laughing stock.
>
> It is transformation and fantasy, not serious preservation.
>
> Regards
>
> Greg Triplett ( ex Steamrail member )