Talk:Cowans Sheldon 30-ton steam crane RS 1091

Proposal to merge the two crane pages

Thanks to Patrick for the various recent changes relating to RS 1091's updated crane runner information. I was already thinking of an article of the week to mention it. In doing so I have decided (unless anyone objects!) to merge the two steam crane pages to bring the details of both together on one page.

It seems clear that the ex-Worth Valley Railway crane RS 1087 was the one scrapped, as mentioned in SVRSevern Valley Railway News at various times. The surviving crane has the painted number 1091 (ex-Chester) on the upper works but the works plate of 1087 (ex-Worth Valley) on the running gear. We (I should probably say 'I') drafted both articles on the basis that 1087 is still present, based on the works plate. However there must be some question over whether the running gear was swapped or just the works plate. Also while a loco ID is customarily given to the frame rather than the boiler, in the case of a crane, is the running gear or the upper works the more important bit? It would therefore probably be better to refer to the surviving crane as 1091, with a note on the query regarding its works plate. Any thoughts welcome. --Robin (talk) 09:26, 30 June 2024 (UTC)