23-08-2021, 02:54 PM
(This post was last modified: 23-08-2021, 02:58 PM by Hedd_Jones.)
It was very much a no until the right people got involved. Then it was a ''no problem, when would you like it''. My advice is, if the MP to say Longbridge (or indeed Moreton in Marsh) is supportive, get there office involved. You might be presently surprised. We had such a contact in the house, a patron of the organising organisation no less. The key is that these artefacts have been preserved 'for the people'.
At the time there was a huge issue with concrete cancer in the hangers, and we had to wear hard hats indoors. Also of course sign in with the Gurkas carrying L85 rifles on the gate. Anecdotally there had been problems with the travelling community (Pikeys), but the Gurkas sorted that.
Incidentally there was a blue asbestos boiler door joint in the toolbox (which I had opened to look for a top hitch pin, so we could tow it out with the forklift). The rail side and therefore by implication steam side of the Science Museum do seem to be more enlightened with regards to asbestos. Silly things like CAF gaskets and linings can and should be risk assessed, rather than having a blanket assessment by a moron with no understanding of the danger/risks. The truth is in situ gaskets present ZERO risk on a vehicle display. The presence (or potential presence) needs identifying and recording etc, so that if and when it is distmantled it can be dealt with in the appropriate way.
Of course they are redeveloping Wroughton, building the National Collections Centre at present, I believe the plan is for this to be complete by 2024(?). This is supposed to transform access to the collection. Perhaps this is the stopping point?
You should also have visited Coventry Martin. More Swallows, SS's Jags etc. 20 mins from Gaydon.
At the time there was a huge issue with concrete cancer in the hangers, and we had to wear hard hats indoors. Also of course sign in with the Gurkas carrying L85 rifles on the gate. Anecdotally there had been problems with the travelling community (Pikeys), but the Gurkas sorted that.
Incidentally there was a blue asbestos boiler door joint in the toolbox (which I had opened to look for a top hitch pin, so we could tow it out with the forklift). The rail side and therefore by implication steam side of the Science Museum do seem to be more enlightened with regards to asbestos. Silly things like CAF gaskets and linings can and should be risk assessed, rather than having a blanket assessment by a moron with no understanding of the danger/risks. The truth is in situ gaskets present ZERO risk on a vehicle display. The presence (or potential presence) needs identifying and recording etc, so that if and when it is distmantled it can be dealt with in the appropriate way.
Of course they are redeveloping Wroughton, building the National Collections Centre at present, I believe the plan is for this to be complete by 2024(?). This is supposed to transform access to the collection. Perhaps this is the stopping point?
(23-08-2021, 02:40 PM)Martin Prior Wrote: Thanks for the suggestions regarding the Science Museum car. Unfortunately my customer is in southern Scotland and my commitments in the next five or six weeks wouldn't permit a day out for me.
What a shame that some of the museums are being less than co-operative. Dave and I have just been up to Gaydon to take detailed measurements of their SS Coupes. Their Vehicle Collection Manager, Tony Merrygold, couldn't have been more helpful, giving us unrestricted access to the cars.
You should also have visited Coventry Martin. More Swallows, SS's Jags etc. 20 mins from Gaydon.