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26D_M vond Romsey's post leuk in het topic LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
As I understand it, recent FTR exams have placed extra stress on examination of spark arrestors, ash pan sprays and cinder tightness of the ashpan. After all that , it just needs a sharp brake application and a few hot sparks off the brake...
13 jul 2026 om 19:38 -
26D_M vond Sheff's post leuk in het topic Fire Risk.
I can’t imagine anybody of sound mind expecting steam to run right now.
13 jul 2026 om 17:18 -
26D_M reageerde op het topic LE movements, ECS and test runs 2026.
Indeed, though the operator, as "engineers", would be cognisant of the potential effect you describe of towing a steam loco in light steam 'dribbling' hot cinders randomly onto the trackbed. So NR regional controllers mandate a towed steam loco,...
13 jul 2026 om 11:21