Just to mention that Victorian Railways steam loco R766 is having a fundraising appeal to buy the ICE radio for it's return to service. The ICE radio is required for all mainline engines, and they have a crowd funding appeal to raise funds to purchase it...the final big-cost item before the loco is ready to operate.
The people running the job are friends of mine and from time to time I have assisted them on some work on the loco restoration. The loco is in NSW and has been gauge converted from 5' 3" to 4' 8-1/2". This has been a mammoth task and the first completed of its type on a Victorian Railways steam locomotive. The future of standard gauge steam trips behind a VR engine is exciting indeed!
They are in a position where government heritage grants hasn't been an option, and it is amazing what they have been able to achieve on a shoestring budget. However the cost of the ICE radio gear and fitment is a large fixed cost and must be purchased to be able to run the locomotive on the network.
If you can help donate to the crowdfunding campaign I have included a link below where you can watch the video and there are links to donate to the project appeal.
https://www.gofundme.com/steam-loco-r766-restoration
Happy steaming!
Nigel
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