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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by martin butler, Jun 18, 2011.

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  1. martin butler

    martin butler Part of the furniture

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    the SECR D class, i remember seeing her at york quite a long time ago, , does anyone know what kind of state she is in and is it a posible candidate for a possible future return to steam?
     
    martin butler, Jun 21, 2011
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    Bulleid Pacific Part of the furniture

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    I think I've read somewhere, and it has stuck in my mind (although this may have been about the T3), that 31737's boiler and firebox are pretty ropey, and I doubt the NRM would want to fund another near new-build boiler/firebox after their experience with 60103. Not for a long while, anyway, but I'm up for a nice surprise in the future... ;)
     
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  3. The Black Hat

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    a Adams T3? Nowt compared to a J21!
     
    The Black Hat, Jun 22, 2011
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    Steamage Part of the furniture

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    I'd forgotten about the D - not sure how, since I spent a long time admiring her intricate livery at the NRM one afternoon.
     
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    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    I was trying to find stuff on the state of the D class bolier but couldn't find anything obvious.

    In the T3 thread, I had this quote from C Hamilton Ellis - the boiler of that engine must be pretty time worn, though presumably it was OK in 1948, at least for light duties!

    Tom
     
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