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34092 City of Wells

Rasprava u 'Steam Traction' pokrenuta od 73087, 19. Travanj 2010..

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  1. forty

    forty Member

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    I was told from the co-owner that during the course of time that the overhaul has taken, mainline standards have changed to such a degree that some of the 'restoration' no longer meets the mainline standard which is why it wont be mainline registered.
     
    forty, 13. Ožujak 2012.
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  2. Oakfield

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    A pity, but I can understand the owners views.
     
    Oakfield, 13. Ožujak 2012.
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  3. keith6233

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    City of Wells was in light steam yesterday ready for its official steam test today.
     
    keith6233, 16. Travanj 2012.
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  4. Outsider

    Outsider New Member

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    The way she was blowing off at about 5.00pm yesterday, I wouldn't describe it as "light steam".

    John
     
    Outsider, 16. Travanj 2012.
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  5. Western Bulleid

    Western Bulleid Part of the furniture

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    Sounds like she'll be exactly as she was 30 years ago then! Anyone got any photos of her in the yard from yesterday?
     
    Western Bulleid, 17. Travanj 2012.
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  6. Fred Kerr

    Fred Kerr Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Given the cost of operating on the main line what would be the cost / requirements to allow 34092 to be towed on the main line so that it coukd visit other lines (e.g. SVR, Swanage, WSR, ELR, NYMR) where the loco could be run over a decent line length and be a worthy visitor to generate further income ? Or is that option also prohibitive ?
     
    Fred Kerr, 17. Travanj 2012.
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  7. guard_jamie

    guard_jamie Part of the furniture

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    Considering the ease with which locomotives that have never gone mainline in preservation were taken to Eastleigh a few years back, it would appear that the costs are not prohibitive? Although it would still need to be weighed up against the cost of a trailer. It would probably become expedient only if another mainliner going to the same place were to provide the power?
     
    guard_jamie, 17. Travanj 2012.
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  8. 5067

    5067 Member

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    This months Steam Railway carries an article on this iconic locomotive, along with a talk to Engineer John Adams. He reveals that it is the intention to put it back on the main line at some point.
     
    5067, 28. Svibanj 2012.
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  9. mike1522

    mike1522 Long Time Member Friend

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    Have there been any news of her since the last post were posted on her back in May?
     
    mike1522, 17. Studeni 2012.
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  10. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

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    Dan Hill, 17. Studeni 2012.
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  11. 73129

    73129 Part of the furniture

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    Maybe 34092 could visit the Bluebell Railway in he near future and be one of the first visiting loco to use the extension. Now that should put the icing on the cake for the BB.
     
    73129, 17. Studeni 2012.
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  12. 242A1

    242A1 Well-Known Member

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    There is word circulating that she might well be trial working today. Is anyone able to confirm? Thanks.
     
    242A1, 9. Veljača 2014.
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  13. spicer21

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    Does anyone have an update on the question of main line running, considering the above post is nearly two years old now ?

    Thanks
     
    spicer21, 9. Veljača 2014.
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  14. David-Haggar

    David-Haggar Member

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    Great to see another Spamcan nearing completion to run again. Would love to see her visit the Bluebell or Mid-Hants so it could pair-up with green Mk.1/Bulleid carriages.
     
    David-Haggar, 9. Veljača 2014.
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  15. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

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    If memory serves me right the plan for 34092 was to do primarily preserved work for a few years with the costs going towards fitting out for mainline running. But as you say that was about 2 years ago so she could go straight onto the mainline or not run on it at all during its new ticket.
     
    Dan Hill, 9. Veljača 2014.
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  16. D7076

    D7076 Well-Known Member

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    Steam tested today re Farcebook.
     
    D7076, 9. Veljača 2014.
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  17. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

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    Also see the Bulleid thread for a picture.
     
    Dan Hill, 9. Veljača 2014.
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  18. andalfi1

    andalfi1 Well-Known Member

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    I don't think I will be imparting any "state secrets" here, but following a conversation with 'Jock' Adams some 6 months ago, the intention to complete Wells to full main line standard again has always been the case ! It is expected that after a prolonged running in period at the KWVR and maybe the odd visit elsewhere, she will help earn the not inconsiderable sum to enable the purchase and fitting of the OTMR etc. to eventually return mainline.
     
    andalfi1, 10. Veljača 2014.
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  19. spicer21

    spicer21 Guest

    Great news, many thanks
     
    spicer21, 10. Veljača 2014.
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  20. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    A few years ago wcr paid for the gubbins to go on 5690 then had a return through its use on the network. Food for thought.
     
    26D_M, 10. Veljača 2014.
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