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46233 Duchess of Sutherland.

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by keith6233, Jan 20, 2011.

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  1. keith6233

    keith6233 Member

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    Latest update here http://www.prclt.co.uk/New_6233_Overhaul.htm
     
    keith6233, Oct 11, 2011
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    Steamage Part of the furniture

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    Agreed. The "fast" examples quoted above were all in pretty good nick before the overhauls began. I seem to recall, from magazine articles, that RAH had had lots of things done during routine maintenance which other groups might have left for the overhaul. The net amount of time and money spent was probably the same (for the mileage) but the timing was different. It would appear that the Duchess was not hiding any nasty surprises this time.

    According to UKsteam.info, Princess Elizabeth's boiler certificate expires in March next year, so we will be without a Stanier pacific on the mainline for a little while but, given the progress reported so far, it probably won't be for very long.
     
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  3. keith6233

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    Really fast progress is being made since the return of the boiler last Tuesday,also some strange coloured paint going on.

    Take a look at the website.
     
    keith6233, Oct 15, 2011
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    campainr Well-Known Member

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    Wow - they can't stop! At this rate they'll be done by Christmas!
     
    campainr, Oct 17, 2011
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    10 months and 2 days after lifting, the boilers back in the frames !!!!
     
    D1963, Oct 17, 2011
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    Money, Manpower and an effecient and thought out overhaul plan. Im betting it will be 14-15 months from boiler out to moving under her own power.
     
    Southernman99, Oct 17, 2011
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    Yes the boiler is now in the frames. http://www.prclt.co.uk/New_6233_Overhaul.htm (scroll down to bottom of page) What are they feeding these people? She's now closer to returning than "some other engines we know of" (!)
     
    campainr, Oct 18, 2011
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    Sheff Resident of Nat Pres

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    You've got to say that's impressive. Hats off to the team!
     
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    S.A.C. Martin Part of the furniture

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    A turn around from deconstruction to reconstruction (and possibly steaming) in under a year is a truly impressive feat.
     
    S.A.C. Martin, Oct 18, 2011
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    We just hope they're not going too fast, eh members?
     
    campainr, Oct 18, 2011
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    Glad to se they are making excellent progress with the loco, can't wait to see it back where she belongs. Keep up the good work guys.
     
    eddief, Oct 18, 2011
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    Came across this today, it's 6229 making a brief appearance in Brunswick in 1998...a sneak preview of what we can expect from 6233!

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/neil_harvey_railway_photos/6195771697/

    I don't know what the chances of the photographer being on the forum, but if he sees this then hope he doesn't mind me showing it away!

    Henners
     
    HennersJames, Oct 18, 2011
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    Hi,
    The photographer is on the Forum, and no, I don't mind!

    Best Regards
    Copy pit
     
    CopyPit, Oct 18, 2011
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    Aha brilliant! Love the shots, being as I'm only 15 I've only seen a Duchess (in the flesh) in Crimson.
     
    HennersJames, Oct 18, 2011
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    46223 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    That makes me feel old. When I was 15 all 38 Duchesses were still in service!!
     
    46223, Oct 18, 2011
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  16. RalphW

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    I know the feeling....
     
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  17. campainr

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    Looks like a cab to me.........

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    These people must have some sort of condition - compulsive loco overhauling syndrome! How quick would Crewe have overhauled a Duchess? Surely they must be matching them over the last few days. Also what a great page that is keeping those of us in our armchairs up to date, whoever takes and posts these photos your efforts are much appreciated!:ranger:
     
    campainr, Oct 19, 2011
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    Superb progress with 6233. Are they trying to beat Ian Riley's record for overhauling 45407?
     
    green five, Oct 19, 2011
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    A great achievement indeed! 7 days from the boiler arriving on the back of a lorry to a near complete back head.
    So when's the first run? Shall we say a week on Friday? :faint2:

    Dave
     
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    I think you will find that that was less than 3 months and the vast majority of work was done in house, not sent out to contractors.
     
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