Somerset & Dorset Steam

Cunarder Appeal Launched:

We need your Help, like all restorations we need money and this appeal is no different. This unique Hunslet 0-6-0ST known as "Cunarder" will never run on the main line, so it does not have the same appeal as Tornado but it is a locomotive all the same and it needs your help, if it is to play a continuing roll in steam preservation. The reason for this appeal, is that we have learnt that we will now require new axle box crowns, this along with new horn guide bronzes and new thrust bronzes which we already aware of, has driven the cost up to 10k overall, something we were not prepared for. So if you can help it will be most appreciated.

We do have other items which can be sponsored:

1. New Piston Rods. @ £300 each. 2 required
2. New Piston Rings. @ £100 each. 4 required
3. New Axle Box Crowns. @ £250 each. 6 required
4. New Horn Guide Bronzes. @ £ 110 each. 12 required
5. New Thrust Bronzes. @ £100 each. 6 required

When you look at the costs involved you will say that is not a lot of money but that does not take into account the machining costs especially for items 3, 4 & 5 and that is where most of the funds if raised will be going and those funds are critical if we are to have a rolling chassis for this years Great Dorset Steam Fair.

If you feel you may be able to help us, there are three ways you can make your payment:

1. PayPal ; anythingoes@btinternet.com please use the gift Tab.
2. Cheque. Made payable to Somerset and Dorset Steam, C/o Mrs. S. Hatton, Laurel Rise, Bramble Drove, Broadmayne, Dorset, DT2 8ED.
3. Somerset and Dorset Steam A/C Nationwide acc. Sort code,070093. Bank a/c 33333334.
Ref no, 1377/704212445

Many thanks