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  1. Hermod replied to the thread Sandringham New Build(s).

    Is this a family figth or can anybody join? http://dlok.dgeg.de/img_files/br/br44-200.jpg [IMG] [IMG]

    Jul 23, 2024 at 9:26 AM
  2. Hermod replied to the thread Sandringham New Build(s).

    It would be fun to hear arguments pro et contra. Fowler had made a paper ( Solid cranks are not dead dogs ) or something like that Germany made more than 2000 of these for high rpm and piston thrust and LNER used 5 pieces of steel to make same...

    Jul 22, 2024 at 9:40 AM
  3. Hermod replied to the thread Sandringham New Build(s).

    Big marine crankshafts can be made in fewer parts. A forged and finish machined throw and two main journals stubs shrunk in place. Three finish machined parts and two schrinks for a single throw locomotive crankshaft. ....

    Jul 22, 2024 at 4:25 AM