The earliest photo we have of 6989, taken on 4th September 1948, location Snow Hill. Photo J.M. Hutchings. THE SUPPORT GROUPS: The group is sad to announce the loss of one of our volunteers, Brian Tompkinson. He and his grandson,Daniel, will be sadly missed. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends.  Club 6989 A minimum of £5 per month brings many benefits to you – including, for instance, your name on a plaque in 6989’s cab in recognition of your support, immediate entry into the 6-monthly draw for £250, and over the next few years you will receive gifts such as a reduced-scale painted brass cab side number and "Wightwick Hall" Nameplate, invitations to our Annual Open Day, and of course, regular newsletters to keep you up-to-date with the project. Friends of "Wightwick Hall" For a slightly smaller financial commitment - a minimum of £20 a year – the first 100 “Friends” will also have their name in the cab of 6989. You will also receive regular newsletters to keep you up-to-date with the project, and an invitation to our Annual Open Day, which usually takes place early in Quainton’s Open Season. To join either of the above 6989 "Wightwick Hall" Support Groups, please: Pick up a 6989 leaflet in the Visitor Centre at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre. Or Write to Chris Tayler at: Hon Treasurer 6989 Group, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. Or email Chris on chris.tayler@blueyonder.co.uk
The 100 Club The 100 Club is open to all members of the Quainton Railway Society (details available from Chris Tayler on 020 8292 6043) Or email Chris on chris.tayler@blueyonder.co.uk
THE SALES COACH: The sales team works from a mark 2 coach body placed outside our restoration shed. We sell a mixture of new and second hand goods plus craft items donated by our supporters as well as a number of second hand railway books. We try to specialise in children’s toys and second hand tools. If you can help in either of these areas, especially with tools, all donations are welcome. Please contact Chris Tayler as above. As with all groups we are short of volunteers to man the shop and would welcome assistance in this area. If you could spare a few hours on a Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday, please contact Chris on the above number or email address.	DONATIONS Refurbishment of the boiler will cost more than our currently available funds so progress on this will be directly determined by the funds we can raise. Any donations will shorten the time we will take to complete the work and will of course be very welcome. Donations should be made out to QRS Ltd (6989 Group) and sent to Mr C Tayler, Treasurer 6989 Group, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY. BOILER FUND We have set up a separate boiler fund, giving group members and the general public the opportunity to sponsor a tube or stay. Anyone who sponsors a component will be given a certificate detailing the specific component they have sponsored. Sponsorhip rates are:      Large flue tubes £150      Small flue tubes £50      Superheater elements (one complete flue set) £500      Steel stays £20      Copper stays £30 To sponsor any component contact Chtris Tayler at the above address or email him on chris.tayler@blueyonder.co.uk
Tyseley 1949. PJ Garland RS Carpenter Collection.	Backing out of Paddington on 26th September 1961 having brought in the 06:30 Hereford train. She subsequently headed the 11:30 Worcester train. R.J Blenkinsop.
Location unknown in 1957. Photo Ken Jones.	Cardiff in 1962. Photo Ken Jones.