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Locomotive 3007 Returns To Glasgow

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Did anyone see this tonight on Channel 5? Apart from some annoying graphics Road I found it fascinating.

It followed it from Bloemfontein South Africa to George Square Glasgow.
 
Saw it Bernie, what a superb loco. Wonder how much the journey cost given the setbacks they had or if a lot of assistance was donated. Great to see it arrive safely in Glasgow. Those graphics really were a pain. Pity it wasn't on the Beeb without the ads as well.
 
What I find odd is that my Wife is from Glasgow and we were surprised to see that it arrived in 2007 and we heard nothing of it.

I just gleaned this about the Riverside Museum:

When will the Riverside Museum open?

Spring 2011. The completion date for the fit-out of the building is December 2010. The date for the refurbishment of the Glenlee is early spring 2011. This will be followed by a period of testing as well as funder and community events.


Will entry to Riverside Museum be free?

Yes, though the Clyde Maritime Trust may charge for entry to the Tall Ship Glenlee, as they do currently.

Note that admission will be free so that Glaswegians will be able to see examples of their heritage without paying high entrance charges.


Photos here
 
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