As the project moves to the next stage – the start of the search for finance – current plans are:
- To launch and publicise the Feasibility Study;
- To form two working parties, a Commercial Planning Working Party (CPWP) and a Marketing Planning Working Party (MPWP) to take over the duties currently undertaken by CPG.
- Recruitment of additional volunteers to assist in the work of CPWP and MPWP;
- To publicise and market the project and eventually secure funding through investment and sponsorship to establish a Second Generation Steam Locomotive Development Company (SGS Loco Devco)
- Recruitment of engineers to assist with the continuing work of the Engineering Planning Working Party (EPWP)
The rationale behind the formation of the Commercial and Marketing Working Parties is that there will be a considerable increase in work in the Commercial Planning and Marketing Activities. CPWP will be the senior working party and set overall strategy and direction for the Project The proposed relationship of the commercial, marketing and engineering planning working parties is indicated diagrammatically below:
Assistance is urgently needed from persons with appropriate financial, marketing or promotional experience, to help move the Project forward. Engineering and drafting assistance will also be greatly welcome. See the Recruitment page of this website.
If you have the time and interest to consider assisting in this unique and exciting project please write to the webmaster@5at.co.uk.