On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:03:46 -0000, Andy Kirkham <andrewj.kirkham@ntlworld.com> wrote: The last time I passed through Crewe, No.18000 was looking in a very sorry state at the Heritage Centre. Given the historical significance of this loco, its remarkable survival, and the enterprise shown in repatriating it, it seems a great shame that it now has the appearance of being abandoned.