Buy a loco?

LeeEAS · Post by **LeeEAS** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:10 pm

Hi,

, I was thinking:
Does anyone know how much it would cost to buy a diesel locomotive (preferably a Class 37) from the scrapline, own it and 'rent' it to a preserved line in the UK, for them to do up or me to help them restore it and let them run it on their line? ...or is this possible?

3406767 · Post by **3406767** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:16 pm

20 k i would guess if its in sort of good condition maybe add on another 25k for mainline though lol

just guesstimates

LeeEAS · Post by **LeeEAS** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:18 pm

I thought it would be less than that!

3406767 · Post by **3406767** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:22 pm

im only guessing that is lol but from what ive heard and things it could be 45 k to get it to mainline running condition

then again it might only be 10k tops (i think) for a small 03 or 04 (cute things)

3406767 · Post by **3406767** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:26 pm

ive just asked a freind the same question and he came up with

xxxxx says:
well if it was a 37 or example your looking at 20 grand to buy

xxxxxx says:
then probs double that to restore?

LeeEAS · Post by **LeeEAS** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:26 pm

3406767 wrote:im only guessing that is lol but from what ive heard and things it could be 45 k to get it to mainline running condition

then again it might only be 10k tops (i think) for a small 03 or 04 (cute things)

I know your guessing, but still

I'm aiming to atleast get it to run on a preserved line - but mailine condition I may consider later

As I'm too young to buy one yet I have no idea whether I will or will not try.

3406767 · Post by **3406767** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:28 pm

nope your not to young

well my thing is if you offer the right amount of money someone some where will sell something to you

LeeEAS · Post by **LeeEAS** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:30 pm

I don't think anyone would sell a loco to a 15 year old!

3406767 · Post by **3406767** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:32 pm

hay ive found someone the same age that wants a loco as well

just if i had my way it would be a mainline saddle tank lol

but seriusly if you had the money im guessing they would sell it to you as long as you can prove that you have the money and that you will have it off site with in XXX days then i dont think they would care if your a 12 year old lol

LeeEAS · Post by **LeeEAS** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:37 pm

Great! I'd love to own my own loco, I was hoping to buy 37427

(when it is taken out of service), and then lend it to the Epping Onger Railway - as it's my closest preserved line! Would I get to choose what livery it will be painted to?

3406767 · Post by **3406767** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:40 pm

if you brought it then you can paint it pink with a fluffy tail so yea but then you have the thing of its not mainlined certificated so it would need to be road transported (maybe 2 or 3 k i guess)

JonPotter · Post by **JonPotter** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:42 pm

There is a guy who owns loads of industrials - he's 17 now.

A class 37 is pushing it for a 15 year old - an industrial is much more sensible. I guess about Â£5 - Â£10k???

A simplex on 2' gauge is only Â£800! Have been thinking about one for a while - but can't save enough - whenever I get any money it seems to get spent pretty quickly!!!

Jon

LeeEAS · Post by **LeeEAS** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:43 pm

3406767 wrote:if you brought it then you can paint it pink with a fluffy tail so yea but then you have the thing of its not mainlined certificated so it would need to be road transported (maybe 2 or 3 k i guess)

PINK, YUCK!

This is getting more expensive by the minute!

JonPotter · Post by **JonPotter** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:43 pm

It will cost about Â£2k - Â£6k to move a loco by rail due to pathing issues.

Around Â£1,500 on the road for 1 transporter. Of course depends on distance

LeeEAS · Post by **LeeEAS** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:46 pm

Well considering 37427 is currently based at the depot in Motherwell, Scotland and the Epping Onger Railway is in North London, I'm guessing it's ganna cost alot!

Of course: where will it be when I buy it?