I realise this might be a bit of a radical suggestion for some to comprehend, but has anyone considered the possibility that perhaps the owners
don't want all of their engines restored to working order?? ...and if that's the case, then is it too much to ask for people to respect that wish??
What's wrong with a lump of machinery being left 'as is'?
It can still be 'wanted' and 'appreciated' by its owners without needing to be operational.
There are times when I can't help feeling the worlds of 'steam railways' and 'road steam' aren't too dissimilar - and when people start universally moaning/complaining/passing comment about what others should do with their engines, especially a collection of them, the two worlds can appear to merge!
