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  1. 1472 replied to the thread No smoke without coal?.

    I'm thinking of something a little more cheap & basic as a trial using available discarded containers, available hand tools and PPE, a little cement and volunteer labour as a trial.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 9:17 AM

  2. 1472 replied to the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    The test cocks come off the pillar onto which the water gauge fittings themselves are attached. So yes they do get steam/water from the same openings into the boiler but not from the top/bottom gauge fittings holding the glass. In the report you...

    Apr 15, 2024 at 10:38 PM

  3. 1472 replied to the thread No smoke without coal?.

    We still throw fuel away in the form of smokebox char which is partly unburnt. Currently this costs money to dispose off site being mixed with ashpan/dead fire contents. It could easily be seperated. Has anybody tried making some low grade fuel...

    Apr 15, 2024 at 9:07 AM

  4. 1472 liked martin1656's post in the thread 6880 Betton Grange.

    Except that Beachy head isn't going anywhere until the bluebell have run it in, ironed out any snags, and are happy with it, it's not been promised to every gala happening in the next 6 months. and I doubt it will be going anywhere this year,...

    Apr 13, 2024 at 9:11 AM
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