The 6989 "Wightwick Hall" Restoration Group.

Dedicated to putting 6989 back in steam.

This is another recently acquired picture from Eric Miller's collection. If you know where it was taken and who took it, please let us know. THE SUPPORT GROUPS: Club 6989 A minimum of £5 per month brings many benefits to you – including, for instance, your name on a plaque in 6989’s cab in recognition of your support, immediate entry into the 6-monthly draw for £250, and over the next few years you will receive gifts such as a reduced-scale painted brass cab side number and "Wightwick Hall" Nameplate, invitations to our Annual Open Day, and of course, regular newsletters to keep you up-to-date with the project. Friends of "Wightwick Hall" For a slightly smaller financial commitment - a minimum of £20 a year – the first 100 “Friends” will also have their name in the cab of 6989. You will also receive regular newsletters to keep you up-to-date with the project, and an invitation to our Annual Open Day, which usually takes place early in Quainton’s Open Season. To join either of the above 6989 "Wightwick Hall" Support Groups, please: Pick up a 6989 leaflet in the Visitor Centre at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre. Or Write to Chris Tayler at: Hon Treasurer 6989 Group, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. Or email Chris on 6989@blueyonder.co.uk THE SALES COACH: The sales team works from a mark 2 coach body placed outside our restoration shed. We sell a mixture of new and second hand goods plus craft items donated by our supporters as well as a number of second hand railway books. We try to specialise in children’s toys and second hand tools. If you can help in either of these areas, especially with tools, all donations are welcome. Please contact Chris Tayler as above. As with all groups we are short of volunteers to man the shop and would welcome assistance in this area. If you could spare a few hours on a Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday, please contact Chris on the above number or email address. DONATIONS: With the tender frames completed and the kit of parts for the tender tank received, there has been a heavy drain on our finances and any donation will be appreciated. Donations should be made out to QRS Ltd (6989 Group) and sent to Mr C Tayler, Treasurer 6989 Group, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. 8th September 1956, probably a holiday express from the South coast to Wolverhampton, leaving Leamington Spa (85C shed plate) – photo R.J. Blenkinsop.Dick records that she was in B.R. black livery. On this occasion she is paired with a Hawksworth tender, most likely 4071. Backing out of Paddington on 26th September 1961 having brought in the 06:30 Hereford train. She subsequently headed the 11:30 Worcester train. R.J Blenkinsop. Circa 1952 - up platform Worcester Foregate Street - photo K Jones. On Bournemouth SR shed 21st April 1957. Copyright R.C.T.S.