In my experience, a broken or blowing gauge glass is a very rare occurrence, usually caused by poor fitting. When it does fail, use the test cocks...
Just to be clear, the gauge frame should be rodded through at every washout.
Two gauge glasses are certainly not necessary. Just blow down the gauge and then raise the lever - the level should instantly return to its...
Perhaps Tornado's next overhaul should be at Leaky Finders?
Does anybody know who the owner is?
Many thanks. Someone in France was asking.
Many thanks. Any idea where it is now?
Is anyone aware of the existence of the above in the UK?
They are probably secured by a large nut on the inside of the water space. Once you've gained access, it shouldn't take too long to cure. The...
Yes, but how many had 7ft drivers and an output of 7,200hp? The S1's test runs were certainly documented otherwise what would be the purpose of a...
It would take a brave (and/or foolish) person to claim that a PRR T1 (or the prototype S1) could not exceed the 125/6 mph attained by Mallard. No,...
I've never seen any evidence to support his remarks, quite the opposite in fact. The 240Ps are usually recognised as one of the most outstanding...
I'm not sure what evidence Mr Durrant had to justify these remarks. Perhaps it was the relatively short career of the 240Ps? They were made...
No doubt, but someone was claiming the opposite for Chapelon.
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