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Offline Chris

QE2 Carrying Cars
« on: Jun 04, 2009, 07:39 AM »
Did anyone ever transport their car (classic or not) aboard QE2 from NY to UK or vice versa?

I'd be interested to find out how it was arranged, what were the fares like, did you snap any shots of the garages etc etc..
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Re: QE2 Carrying Cars
« Reply #1 on: Jun 04, 2009, 09:53 AM »
Special lifts were installed in QE2 back in 1969-one is located by A stairway and the other by H stairway,descending to the holds on Seven and Eight Decks.There is a turntable to facilitate the stowage and removal of vehicles via the ramps,which can be used in Southampton,Cherbourg and New York.

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Offline Twynkle

Re: QE2 Carrying Cars
« Reply #2 on: Jun 04, 2009, 10:56 AM »


Here's the lift!


(It's been posted elsewhere on here too!)

If QE2 was another car (other than the Mighty Mini)  - I wonder what she'd be!


Offline Malcolm

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« Reply #3 on: Jun 04, 2009, 02:37 PM »
Here's the lift!

I always wondered why she kept those lifts when she stopped carrying cars.

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Re: QE2 Carrying Cars
« Reply #4 on: Jun 04, 2009, 03:08 PM »

I always wondered why she kept those lifts when she stopped carrying cars.

To remove them would have been a major engineering feat, costing a small fortune, probably not made up for by the selection of inside rooms that could replace the lifts!  I'm sure they used them for other purposes anyway - e.g. for the wee forklift trucks you used to see going in and out at Southampton?
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Offline Twynkle

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« Reply #5 on: Jun 04, 2009, 03:21 PM »



QE2 and her lifts, cars and 'space' would make the most magnificent film set now.
Just think of the fun we could all have!

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Re: QE2 Carrying Cars
« Reply #6 on: Jun 04, 2009, 03:31 PM »
Heres a shot.

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Re: QE2 Carrying Cars
« Reply #7 on: Jun 04, 2009, 05:04 PM »
My cabin, 5266 was close to doors that opened above where they stored the cars. Used to hate it when car alarms would go off in the rough seas! A wee bit annoying!

Offline cunardqueen

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« Reply #8 on: Jun 04, 2009, 10:28 PM »
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Offline highlander0108

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« Reply #9 on: Jun 05, 2009, 12:44 AM »
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If QE2 was another car (other than the Mighty Mini)  - I wonder what she'd be!

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How about one of those super fast Bentley's, even though they are now part of the Volkswagen group.
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« Reply #10 on: Jun 05, 2009, 07:59 AM »



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Offline Malcolm

Re: QE2 Carrying Cars
« Reply #11 on: Jun 05, 2009, 12:54 PM »
I'm sure they used them for other purposes anyway

At least one of them was no longer working when we did our tour of the stores. The car was at the bottom of the shaft and the area was used for extra storage!


Offline Isabelle Prondzynski

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« Reply #13 on: Jun 16, 2009, 11:32 PM »
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Oh Waverley! What a great story...

Best is to start with the video (in the box above)... and then read the two articles... If you're not feeling too happy, that video should give you something to smile about   ;D

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« Reply #14 on: Jun 17, 2009, 05:37 PM »
Isabelle,
           Glad that you liked it. I liked it too!!

Yes I agree, best to start with the video.
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