>There is always the question whether English Heritage will allow the plane
>to be "restored". My guess is that they will take a lot of persuasion as
>what's involved isn't restoring an existing structure but building a new
>one, with consequent destruction of the remains of the original.
>
Mike Stevens
>
>The last I heard the plan was to build a close replica, but to put it on
>stilts (or piles) a foot or so above the existing structure and using electric
>
>motors instead of steam. This will, of course, mean that the will have to
>drill
> down into the hillside, but I'm sure that James the Project Manager will
>have identified where they could drill without damaging the existing
>structure
>(too much).
>>
>DaveD
Above well snipped.
I must admit I would be against building a replica under these conditions.
Restoration should be restoring the original structure. If this can't be done
then interpretation boards are the answer. After all we can get to he bottom by
means of the locks.
Sue nb Nackered Navvy
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