Ken

Thank you.  Yes, I am indeed familiar with Nic's site and the immense
effort he has put into it.  I was pleased to meet up with him during
a chilly November for a day touring some sites in London two years
ago and remember it well (including viewing the Cutty Sark before it
was devastated by fire).

Your suggestion that the identity of the ANGRMS Wickham may be known
is encouraging and would be very pleased to know what it is if you
can find out!

Regards

Keith  13/1/2008




--- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "CNsylvester" <slider@...>
wrote:
>
> Keith
>
> If you check Nic Doncasters website here
> http://nicdoncaster.com/sectioncars/wickham/wickhammill.htm
>
> I understand that the number has been identified for this unit.  I
> remember when the unit was delivered to ANGRMS in the early 80's
and
> have seen a slide of it shortly after arrival.
>
> Regards
>
> Ken
>
>
> --- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "meadowbankroad" <rennugk@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Ken
> >
> > Thank you for confirming the gauge of that car (which I have
> pondered
> > for over 30 years).  Do you have any photos of it that you could
> post
> > to the Group?  And I don't suppose there is any clue as to its
> > Wickham number?
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Keith Gunner [Meadowbankroad]
> > 13/1/2008
> >
> >
> > --- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "CNsylvester" <slider@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello all
> > >
> > > Ken McHugh, Brisbane Australia.
> > >
> > > I belong to the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society
> at
> > > Woodford and their Wickham is listed on the Australia list in
> the
> > file
> > > section of this Yahoo site.
> > >
> > > I note it is shown as 2'0?.  I can confirm it is definately
> 2foot
> > > gauge.  I hasn't operated for at least 20 years due to a
missing
> > motor
> > > (long lost).  The frame and chassis are generall in place and
> > > restorable.
> > >
> > > Also, Nic Doncaster has prepared a comprehensive list of
> Wickhams
> > in
> > > Australia.  Check it out at
> > > http://nicdoncaster.com/sectioncars/wickham/
> > >
> > > Regards to all
> > >
> > > Ken
> > >
> > > --- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "keith.wilkes"
> > > <keith.wilkes@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Greetings all.
> > > >
> > > > My Wife and I have spent pretty much two years at The
Lavender
> > Line
> > > > restoring Wickham Type 27A MkII PWM 3951 to something
> approaching
> > or
> > > > hopefully even surpassing its former glory.  It coughed into
> life
> > for
> > > > the first time in nearly four years at the end of November
> 2007
> > after
> > > > spending roughly two years in an isolated siding overgrown
> with
> > weeds
> > > > before being offered a new lease of life by my Wife and I who
> felt
> > > > sorry for it.
> > > >
> > > > Pictures are in the Photos bit.
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Keith

If you check Nic Doncasters website here
http://nicdoncaster.com/sectioncars/wickham/wickhammill.htm

I understand that the number has been identified for this unit.  I
remember when the unit was delivered to ANGRMS in the early 80's and
have seen a slide of it shortly after arrival.

Regards

Ken


--- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "meadowbankroad" <rennugk@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Ken
>
> Thank you for confirming the gauge of that car (which I have
pondered
> for over 30 years).  Do you have any photos of it that you could
post
> to the Group?  And I don't suppose there is any clue as to its
> Wickham number?
>
> Regards
>
> Keith Gunner [Meadowbankroad]
> 13/1/2008
>
>
> --- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "CNsylvester" <slider@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hello all
> >
> > Ken McHugh, Brisbane Australia.
> >
> > I belong to the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society
at
> > Woodford and their Wickham is listed on the Australia list in
the
> file
> > section of this Yahoo site.
> >
> > I note it is shown as 2'0?.  I can confirm it is definately
2foot
> > gauge.  I hasn't operated for at least 20 years due to a missing
> motor
> > (long lost).  The frame and chassis are generall in place and
> > restorable.
> >
> > Also, Nic Doncaster has prepared a comprehensive list of
Wickhams
> in
> > Australia.  Check it out at
> > http://nicdoncaster.com/sectioncars/wickham/
> >
> > Regards to all
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > --- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "keith.wilkes"
> > <keith.wilkes@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Greetings all.
> > >
> > > My Wife and I have spent pretty much two years at The Lavender
> Line
> > > restoring Wickham Type 27A MkII PWM 3951 to something
approaching
> or
> > > hopefully even surpassing its former glory.  It coughed into
life
> for
> > > the first time in nearly four years at the end of November
2007
> after
> > > spending roughly two years in an isolated siding overgrown
with
> weeds
> > > before being offered a new lease of life by my Wife and I who
felt
> > > sorry for it.
> > >
> > > Pictures are in the Photos bit.
> > >
> >
>

----- Original Message -----
From: meadowbankroad
To: WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WickhamofWare] Re: Request to all Wickham Owners
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:02:18 -0000


Hi Ken

Thank you for confirming the gauge of that car (which I have pondered
for over 30 years). Do you have any photos of it that you could post
to the Group? And I don't suppose there is any clue as to its
Wickham number?

Regards

Keith Gunner [Meadowbankroad]
13/1/2008


--- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "CNsylvester"
wrote:
>
> Hello all
>
> Ken McHugh, Brisbane Australia.
>
> I belong to the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society at
> Woodford and their Wickham is listed on the Australia list in the
file
> section of this Yahoo site.
>
> I note it is shown as 2'0?. I can confirm it is definately 2foot
> gauge. I hasn't operated for at least 20 years due to a missing
motor
> (long lost). The frame and chassis are generall in place and restorable.
>
> Also, Nic Doncaster has prepared a comprehensive list of Wickhams
in
> Australia. Check it out at http://nicdoncaster.com/sectioncars/wickham/
>
> Regards to all
>
> Ken
>
> --- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "keith.wilkes" wrote:
> >
> > Greetings all.
> > > My Wife and I have spent pretty much two years at The Lavender
Line
> > restoring Wickham Type 27A MkII PWM 3951 to something approaching
or
> > hopefully even surpassing its former glory. It coughed into life
for
> > the first time in nearly four years at the end of November 2007
after
> > spending roughly two years in an isolated siding overgrown with
weeds
> > before being offered a new lease of life by my Wife and I who felt
> > sorry for it.
> > > Pictures are in the Photos bit.
> >
>





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Hi Ken

Thank you for confirming the gauge of that car (which I have pondered
for over 30 years).  Do you have any photos of it that you could post
to the Group?  And I don't suppose there is any clue as to its
Wickham number?

Regards

Keith Gunner [Meadowbankroad]
13/1/2008


--- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "CNsylvester" <slider@...>
wrote:
>
> Hello all
>
> Ken McHugh, Brisbane Australia.
>
> I belong to the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society at
> Woodford and their Wickham is listed on the Australia list in the
file
> section of this Yahoo site.
>
> I note it is shown as 2'0?.  I can confirm it is definately 2foot
> gauge.  I hasn't operated for at least 20 years due to a missing
motor
> (long lost).  The frame and chassis are generall in place and
> restorable.
>
> Also, Nic Doncaster has prepared a comprehensive list of Wickhams
in
> Australia.  Check it out at
> http://nicdoncaster.com/sectioncars/wickham/
>
> Regards to all
>
> Ken
>
> --- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "keith.wilkes"
> <keith.wilkes@> wrote:
> >
> > Greetings all.
> >
> > My Wife and I have spent pretty much two years at The Lavender
Line
> > restoring Wickham Type 27A MkII PWM 3951 to something approaching
or
> > hopefully even surpassing its former glory.  It coughed into life
for
> > the first time in nearly four years at the end of November 2007
after
> > spending roughly two years in an isolated siding overgrown with
weeds
> > before being offered a new lease of life by my Wife and I who felt
> > sorry for it.
> >
> > Pictures are in the Photos bit.
> >
>

From one Keith to another

Hi Keith

I was at the Lavender Line in July and photographed your Wickham
(No.6936).  A very fine sight at that time.  Perhaps you could tell us
who "Maisie" is, the name on the roof ends of the car?

Regards

Keith Gunner  13/1/2008

--- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "keith.wilkes" <keith.wilkes@...>
wrote:
>
> I have posted a couple of pictures of our recently restored Wickham.
> More will follow when we finish building our Wickham shed.
>

Hello all

Ken McHugh, Brisbane Australia.

I belong to the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society at
Woodford and their Wickham is listed on the Australia list in the file
section of this Yahoo site.

I note it is shown as 2'0?.  I can confirm it is definately 2foot
gauge.  I hasn't operated for at least 20 years due to a missing motor
(long lost).  The frame and chassis are generall in place and
restorable.

Also, Nic Doncaster has prepared a comprehensive list of Wickhams in
Australia.  Check it out at
http://nicdoncaster.com/sectioncars/wickham/

Regards to all

Ken

--- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "keith.wilkes"
<keith.wilkes@...> wrote:
>
> Greetings all.
>
> My Wife and I have spent pretty much two years at The Lavender Line
> restoring Wickham Type 27A MkII PWM 3951 to something approaching or
> hopefully even surpassing its former glory.  It coughed into life for
> the first time in nearly four years at the end of November 2007 after
> spending roughly two years in an isolated siding overgrown with weeds
> before being offered a new lease of life by my Wife and I who felt
> sorry for it.
>
> Pictures are in the Photos bit.
>

I have posted a couple of pictures of our recently restored Wickham.
More will follow when we finish building our Wickham shed.

Greetings all.

My Wife and I have spent pretty much two years at The Lavender Line
restoring Wickham Type 27A MkII PWM 3951 to something approaching or
hopefully even surpassing its former glory.  It coughed into life for
the first time in nearly four years at the end of November 2007 after
spending roughly two years in an isolated siding overgrown with weeds
before being offered a new lease of life by my Wife and I who felt
sorry for it.

Pictures are in the Photos bit.

I have already noticed one correction - please delete the second Type
18 car entry under Australia, together with footnote 9.

Keith Gunner 11/1/2008


--- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Gunner" <rennugk@...>
wrote:
>
> Gentleman
>
> I have uploaded a table to the Files section giving such details as
I have on Wickham vehicles preserved outside the UK (and Ireland).
>
> There are many unknowns in the list and some details are probably
out of date now, so if anyone can give any further information or
offer corrections I am sure this would be  welcomed.  In particular,
I believe the Australian and South African entries would benefit from
updating.
>
> I hope this is of interest.
>
> Keith Gunner  11/1/2008
>

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the WickhamofWare
group.

   File        : /WkmPresForeignv2.doc
   Uploaded by : meadowbankroad <rennugk@...>
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Regards,

meadowbankroad <rennugk@...>

Ladies and Gents

I have added some more photo's including various works plates, and
also some additional items aswell in the photos section.

Regards

James

--- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "jameswestabz"
<jameswestabz@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Martin
>
> Happy New Year to you, you will find all of the information that I
> have added in the Photos and Files section, which can be accessed
> from the drop down box to the left of this, or click on home, and
> select new photos, or new files.
>
> Cheers
>
> James
>
> --- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "martin1812" <martin1812@>
> wrote:
> >
> > --- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "jameswestabz"
> > <jameswestabz@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Ladies and Gents
> > >
> > > I have attached some more photos and some interesting Wickham
> > > information in the Files section. They are all in adobe format.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > >
> > > James
> > >
> > hi james happy new year to you where abouts are the new pics you
> have
> > posted
> >
> > martin
> >
>

There seems an interest in knowing where Wickham trollies are working.
  Sabah certainly and London Docklands. The 2 Locos supplied to the
Argentine in 1929 were still working in 1979 so it is probable there
are many working in a lot of countries!
  You can find products in several movies.
  For Lawrence of Arabia we surplied the trollies and track for the
cameras. The DVD shows how the movie was made.
  Guns of Navarone: the hoist that triggered the explosion was made by
us.
  Train robbery of St Trinians . 2 27`s and a pump trolley
  It may be of interest that the first pump trolley was based on a Buda
which hung in No 1 fitters for years (Assembly shop, page 77 in Wickham
of Ware)
I will try to answer any questions you might want answered.
  Jim Cooper

Ben,

As you say the OTP is a good starting point. It currently doesn't list Trolleys that were in service outside BR & the MOD so some additions could be made as outlined below. Also you or Vince might like to make the following amendments too.

Misc Trolleys.

ADD,

NVR1612 - the odd ball at the Nene Valley, that used to appear in this section? There is a pic on OTP.

Type 1A Works #6952, Private Site, Lancing, West Sussex.

Type 1Z Running #40/23N, Works #9523, Private Site, March, Cambs.

Type 4A 'The Addick' Works #11717, South Devon Railway.

Type 4B

ADD

PWM2788, Works #6887, R. Morris, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Amend Place, i.e. on the front screen.

PWM5176 & 5671 to Private Site, Aberdeenshire.

Type 8S

Amend Place

68052 - Statfold Barn Railway

68053 - Private Site Sutton Coldfield

Type 17

DELETE

965053, 900382 & 68045 - either dismantled or now a Trailer - 68045.

Amend Place

900855 Private Site Nr Horsted Keynes

96208 Private Site Aberdeenshire

960236 Private Site Cambridgeshire

ADD

Type 17A R# WD904, Works #3403, Amberley Working Museum

Type 18A

ADD

Works #6988 Peak Rail, Rowsley South

Type 27A

ADD

C101 Works #6603 Kent & East Sussex Railway, Wittersham Road.

Works #6607, Private Site, Sheffield.

Works #7139, Foxfield LR, Blythe Bridge, Staffs.

Works #10482, SRPS, Bo'ness, Lothian.

Works 10943, Brecon Mountain Railway.

Amend Place

68065 - Cambrian Railway Society, Nantmawr

PWM4316 - Private Site, Oxford.

DELETE

9043 DsmT - in bits at Wittersham Road

PWM3957 scrapped, some odds and ends remain.

68057 DsmT but may be restored.

68084 now a trailer.

Should Trailers where the ID is known be included???

If anyone can add or amend please advise.

I have two spreadsheets by Works # and by County of survivors, inc. DsmT Trolleys and Trailers - but NOT Target Trolleys if anyone interested.

Roy.

----Original Message----
From: ben@...
Date: 10/01/2008 12:46
To: <WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com>
Subj: [WickhamofWare] ontrackplant.com

I'm assuming everyone here is aware of the ontrackplant website which
hopefully has a definitive list of surviving examples and a wealth of
photos - being added to all the time.

http://www.ontrackplant.com

http://www.ontrackplant.com/sightings - scroll to the very bottom for
the lists - divided up by type.
http://www.ontrackplant.com/photos.php?cat=lt - photos are within this
trolley section.

If anyone notices any errors please let us know!
Ben
(Website editor of the sister site http://www.departmentals.com )

Hi Geoff

I hope all's well with you.

You raise an interesting point.  I am tidying up a list of preserved
foreign Wickham vehicles and will post a table in the Files section
shortly.  Additions, amendments or other observations will be
welcomed.

Keith Gunner
10/1/2008


--- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "Geoff Pethick" <geoffp@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi all
> The ontrackplant website only has a definitive list of the UK
examples, but
> there are many in other parts of the world.
> Beside the three on DamRail in South Africa, Two Type 40s, one from
SAR, one
> from Zimbabwe, plus a smaller one also ex SAR, there are a number
of others
> in SA. Then there are those hidden in long grass at Marromeu in
Mozambique,
> inaccessible because of poisonous snakes and mines, plus those at
Beira,
> also in Mozambique, protected by guards with AK 47s. I guess we'll
never
> know how many there are still surviving around the world!
> Regards
> Geoff Pethick
> Johannesburg
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ben Williams" <ben@...>
> To: <WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 2:46 PM
> Subject: [WickhamofWare] ontrackplant.com
>
>
> > I'm assuming everyone here is aware of the ontrackplant website
which
> > hopefully has a definitive list of surviving examples and a
wealth of
> > photos - being added to all the time.
> >
> > http://www.ontrackplant.com
> >
> > http://www.ontrackplant.com/sightings - scroll to the very bottom
for
> > the lists - divided up by type.
> > http://www.ontrackplant.com/photos.php?cat=lt - photos are within
this
> > trolley section.
> >
> > If anyone notices any errors please let us know!
> > Ben
> > (Website editor of the sister site http://www.departmentals.com )
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>

Hi all
The ontrackplant website only has a definitive list of the UK examples, but
there are many in other parts of the world.
Beside the three on DamRail in South Africa, Two Type 40s, one from SAR, one
from Zimbabwe, plus a smaller one also ex SAR, there are a number of others
in SA. Then there are those hidden in long grass at Marromeu in Mozambique,
inaccessible because of poisonous snakes and mines, plus those at Beira,
also in Mozambique, protected by guards with AK 47s. I guess we'll never
know how many there are still surviving around the world!
Regards
Geoff Pethick
Johannesburg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Williams" <ben@...>
To: <WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 2:46 PM
Subject: [WickhamofWare] ontrackplant.com


> I'm assuming everyone here is aware of the ontrackplant website which
> hopefully has a definitive list of surviving examples and a wealth of
> photos - being added to all the time.
>
> http://www.ontrackplant.com
>
> http://www.ontrackplant.com/sightings - scroll to the very bottom for
> the lists - divided up by type.
> http://www.ontrackplant.com/photos.php?cat=lt - photos are within this
> trolley section.
>
> If anyone notices any errors please let us know!
> Ben
> (Website editor of the sister site http://www.departmentals.com )
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

I'm assuming everyone here is aware of the ontrackplant website which
hopefully has a definitive list of surviving examples and a wealth of
photos - being added to all the time.

http://www.ontrackplant.com

http://www.ontrackplant.com/sightings - scroll to the very bottom for
the lists - divided up by type.
http://www.ontrackplant.com/photos.php?cat=lt - photos are within this
trolley section.

If anyone notices any errors please let us know!
Ben
(Website editor of the sister site http://www.departmentals.com )

Oh, photos were included in the message but it appears this is a non-picture
group - shame. However, I have put two photos in the Photos section.

Gerry Cork
Tarring, Worthing, West Sussex, UK
--------------------------------------------
www.luxury-yacht.co.uk
--------------------------------------------
www.amberleynarrowgauge.co.uk
--------------------------------------------
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerry Cork" <gerryacork@...>
To: <WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 11:46 PM
Subject: Re: [WickhamofWare] Request to all Wickham Owners


> Amberley Working Museum owns 3 items of Wickham manufacture.
>
> D Wickham 3161/c1943 Target Trolley
> MOD Lydd Ranges, Kent
> Status: Static display in Exhibition Hall
>
>
> WD904: D Wickham 3403/1943 (and trailer 3404/1943)
> MOD Eastriggs, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
> On loan from K Hemsley. Status: In use*
>
> The trailer car sees a fair amount of use on our passenger line when it is
> less busy, hauled by Wingrove & Rogers BEV 4998/53. The motorised unit
> sees
> the light of day on our Industrial trains events and Railway Gala Weekend
> in
> July.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Gerry Cork
> Tarring, Worthing, West Sussex, UK
> --------------------------------------------
> www.luxury-yacht.co.uk
> --------------------------------------------
> www.amberleynarrowgauge.co.uk
> --------------------------------------------
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "wickhamofware" <jonathan.flood72@...>
> To: <WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 11:21 PM
> Subject: [WickhamofWare] Request to all Wickham Owners
>
>
>> All
>>
>> I wonder if those who own Wickham vehicles would be willing to
>> provide a brief update on the current status of their vehicles.
>>
>> Obviously if anyone is currently looking for parts or has any
>> technical questions then please feel free to raise them in these
>> updates.
>>
>> As I have started the topic, I will provide the first response:
>>
>> I own Works Number 5864 which is a Type 18 Special. I bought it in
>> June 2007 and moved it from Laxey Sheds on the Isle of Man to the
>> Statfold Barn Private Railway near Tamworth.
>>
>> I am currently in the process of stripping the vehicle down so that I
>> can remove the engine, radiator and gearboxes which will then go to
>> specialists for repair / overhaul.
>>
>> The chassis and running gear will be addressed at Statfold and once
>> the chassis etc. is reunited with the engine etc. then an entirely new
>> body, apart from hopefully the roof, will need to be built.
>>
>> Once the bodywork is complete then new electrics will be fitted, the
>> interior refitted and all the lights, horns etc. refitted.
>>
>> Finally, the railcar will be painted probably in it's original livery
>> (RAF Blue) and then hopefully I will enjoy many years of running the
>> railcar on various lines in the UK.
>>
>> I am hoping to complete the restoration in time for the railcar's
>> 60th Birthday (18 June 2011).
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>





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Message from Colin Tickle (CME W&LLR)

Our Wickham PW inspection trolley gets an annual outing down the line
at our late summer Gala.  Any Wickham enthusiasts very welcome to visit
then or at any other time by arrangement to see the vehicle.
(www.wllr.org.uk)

Amberley Working Museum owns 3 items of Wickham manufacture.

D Wickham 3161/c1943 Target Trolley
MOD Lydd Ranges, Kent
Status: Static display in Exhibition Hall


WD904: D Wickham 3403/1943 (and trailer 3404/1943)
MOD Eastriggs, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
On loan from K Hemsley. Status: In use*

The trailer car sees a fair amount of use on our passenger line when it is
less busy, hauled by Wingrove & Rogers BEV 4998/53. The motorised unit sees
the light of day on our Industrial trains events and Railway Gala Weekend in
July.







Gerry Cork
Tarring, Worthing, West Sussex, UK
--------------------------------------------
www.luxury-yacht.co.uk
--------------------------------------------
www.amberleynarrowgauge.co.uk
--------------------------------------------
----- Original Message -----
From: "wickhamofware" <jonathan.flood72@...>
To: <WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 11:21 PM
Subject: [WickhamofWare] Request to all Wickham Owners


> All
>
> I wonder if those who own Wickham vehicles would be willing to
> provide a brief update on the current status of their vehicles.
>
> Obviously if anyone is currently looking for parts or has any
> technical questions then please feel free to raise them in these
> updates.
>
> As I have started the topic, I will provide the first response:
>
> I own Works Number 5864 which is a Type 18 Special. I bought it in
> June 2007 and moved it from Laxey Sheds on the Isle of Man to the
> Statfold Barn Private Railway near Tamworth.
>
> I am currently in the process of stripping the vehicle down so that I
> can remove the engine, radiator and gearboxes which will then go to
> specialists for repair / overhaul.
>
> The chassis and running gear will be addressed at Statfold and once
> the chassis etc. is reunited with the engine etc. then an entirely new
> body, apart from hopefully the roof, will need to be built.
>
> Once the bodywork is complete then new electrics will be fitted, the
> interior refitted and all the lights, horns etc. refitted.
>
> Finally, the railcar will be painted probably in it's original livery
> (RAF Blue) and then hopefully I will enjoy many years of running the
> railcar on various lines in the UK.
>
> I am hoping to complete the restoration in time for the railcar's
> 60th Birthday (18 June 2011).
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

All

I wonder if those who own Wickham vehicles would be willing to
provide a brief update on the current status of their vehicles.

Obviously if anyone is currently looking for parts or has any
technical questions then please feel free to raise them in these
updates.

As I have started the topic, I will provide the first response:

I own Works Number 5864 which is a Type 18 Special. I bought it in
June 2007 and moved it from Laxey Sheds on the Isle of Man to the
Statfold Barn Private Railway near Tamworth.

I am currently in the process of stripping the vehicle down so that I
can remove the engine, radiator and gearboxes which will then go to
specialists for repair / overhaul.

The chassis and running gear will be addressed at Statfold and once
the chassis etc. is reunited with the engine etc. then an entirely new
body, apart from hopefully the roof, will need to be built.

Once the bodywork is complete then new electrics will be fitted, the
interior refitted and all the lights, horns etc. refitted.

Finally, the railcar will be painted probably in it's original livery
(RAF Blue) and then hopefully I will enjoy many years of running the
railcar on various lines in the UK.

I am hoping to complete the restoration in time for the railcar's
60th Birthday (18 June 2011).

Hi Martin

Happy New Year to you, you will find all of the information that I
have added in the Photos and Files section, which can be accessed
from the drop down box to the left of this, or click on home, and
select new photos, or new files.

Cheers

James

--- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "martin1812" <martin1812@...>
wrote:
>
> --- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "jameswestabz"
> <jameswestabz@> wrote:
> >
> > Ladies and Gents
> >
> > I have attached some more photos and some interesting Wickham
> > information in the Files section. They are all in adobe format.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > James
> >
> hi james happy new year to you where abouts are the new pics you
have
> posted
>
> martin
>

--- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "jameswestabz"
<jameswestabz@...> wrote:
>
> Ladies and Gents
>
> I have attached some more photos and some interesting Wickham
> information in the Files section. They are all in adobe format.
>
> Cheers
>
> James
>
hi james happy new year to you where abouts are the new pics you have
posted

martin

Ladies and Gents

I still have some Replica Wickham Works Plates Left, if you are
interested please drop me an e-mail for a photo and cost including
postage.

Regards

James

Ladies and Gents

I have attached some more photos and some interesting Wickham
information in the Files section. They are all in adobe format.

Cheers

James

... and I have added a photo of Wickham 10482 (now at Bo'ness) whilst
still in service at Ravenscraig Steelworks in 1972 to "Keith's Photos"
album.

Regards and Happy New Year to all
Keith  3/1/2008


--- In WickhamofWare@yahoogroups.com, "andytj36" <andytj36@...> wrote:
>
> and I have submitted some pics of the S.R.P.S. owned wickhams at
Bo'ness
>

and I have submitted some pics of the S.R.P.S. owned wickhams at Bo'ness

Gents

If you take a look in the photos section, you will see that I have
added a photo of the KWVR Wickham.

Regards

James

As some of you will know a Management Buyout team bought D Wickham &
Co. Ltd from from its owners in April 1986.

Just over a year later in July 1987 the Management Buyout team sold
out to the BM Group plc (previously Braham Millar Group plc, later
Brunel Holdings plc and now Guinness Peat Group Plc).

Eventually the rail business was purchased by the Bruff Group who
merged it with their Bruff Rail Limited in May 1990 to form Wickham
Rail Limited which at some stage ceased trading and was finally
dissolved in November 1999.

It appears that the rail business was however sold again around this
time, as a company called Wickham Rail Cars based in Goodyear,
Arizona, USA began trading (www.wickhamrailcars.com) at about this
time.

For some while now I have been researching the fate of this American
company as it's website had not been updated since December 2002 and
none of the email addresses or other contact details are active.

I have now found out that the owner of this Company was a gentleman
called Michael Kukla but at the moment I am unable to track him down
although one of his former employees believes that he is now living
in the UK.

I would be very interested in contacting Mr Kukla as I believe he may
well have a considerable archive of Wickham paperwork perhaps even
the D Wickham & Co. Ltd's original Railcar and Trolley Record Books
which unfortunately did not get transferred to the museum at Ware.

Obviously, if anyone has any information on how to contact Mr Kukla
or any knowledge of the whereabouts of this archive I would be very
interested to hear from them.