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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    Maybe things are different with steel, but Myford cast iron lathe beds were rough machined and then left outside for 6 months or so to let any...
    Post by: Eightpot, Sep 18, 2018 at 2:58 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    How about rough machining for flaw detection and to allow for them to stress relieve themselves over a period of time?
    Post by: Eightpot, Sep 18, 2018 at 8:59 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Flying Scotsman

    Plus another.
    Post by: Eightpot, Sep 16, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Flying Scotsman

    Yes it does.
    Post by: Eightpot, Sep 14, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Flying Scotsman

    As the instigator of fitting the double-Kylchap system and the Witte smoke deflectors, it would be interesting to have Peter Townend's views on...
    Post by: Eightpot, Sep 14, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction