Back in 2000 / 2001 Hornby introduced a new model to their '00' locomotive range: it was of an 'Austerity' class 0-6-0st locomotive named Whiston (in real life HE3694/1950) - my very own locomotive that i bought in early 1983 in derelict condition. Returned to full working order by 1986 ncluding optional extras when new of vacuum brakes and steam heating and still in working order as at 1st December 2019 - scheduled in service on Santa Specials on 21/22/23/24 December, photo charter on 29th and possible running on 1st December 2020. Statutory overhaul to commence in July / August 2020 - do much of the work myself but will still cost around £80k. And you thoughts cars were expensive?
https://www.hattons.co.uk/251606/hor...ockdetail.aspx