[SEL] Ruston Move Update

[Paul Evans]

Apologies to all those who have donated and are wondering about the lack 
of updates! We have kept delaying and delaying the update in the hope 
that something would change.

The appeal raised over 1500 pounds in less than a week which was far 
more than we would have dreamed possible. However, having booked the 
hauliers and got everything ready we had a letter from one of the owners 
to say that the engine would not now be donated but placed on "permanent 
loan". The other owner is still happy to donate but both need to agree.

This leaves us in a very difficult position. The costs of transport are 
high enough but installing and restoring such a large engine will cost 
the museum thousands of pounds. To spend this amount of money on an 
engine the museum does not own would be an improper use of funds as the 
owner could ask for the engine back at any time and that money would be 
lost along with the engine.

We have explained our position and are awaiting a response.

If nothing changes by the end of the month we will work through all the 
donations and return them. Very frustrating for us as we had such a good 
response and will now feel awkward about trying such an appeal ever again.

Thanks again to all that helped and sent donations and messages of 
support. We will send everyone who donated a full explanation at the end 
of the month.

Thanks
Paul

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Internal Fire Museum of Power

Castell Pridd, Tanygroes, Ceredigion, Wales, UK SA43 2JS

http://www.internalfire.com