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  1. ragl нравится сообщение 35B в теме Oil Firing.

    It is. But on a quick skim through the article, the form of analysis looked designed to produce an answer, and to be pitched to a target audience to be able to wield as a proof text. It struck me as alarmist absolutism, and to be making some...

    31 авг 2026 в 08:33

  2. ragl нравится сообщение nige757 в теме Saphos Trains 2026.

    BR 50050 Fearless with todays Lakelander, seen from Paddy Lane Bridge then on the return through a wet Kirkby Stephen Station and yard shortly after the heavy rain had passed over. [MEDIA]

    30 авг 2026 в 09:36

  3. ragl нравится сообщение RalphW в теме Oil Firing.

    I'll get a sandwich board made up for you, the message "Beware The End Is NIgh."

    26 авг 2026 в 14:55

  4. ragl нравится сообщение Steve в теме Oil Firing.

    They say bu115h1t baffles brains. Fortunately, like most people, I’m not that brainy.

    25 авг 2026 в 16:26

  5. ragl нравится сообщение brennan в теме Oil Firing.

    Ah, so we may as well shut everything down. That'll save a lot of worries about fundraising to keep heritage railways running. If you read the Guardian this is what you must expect.......

    25 авг 2026 в 16:25

  6. ragl нравится сообщение std tank в теме BR Double blastpipes.

    The frame arrangement of the 9Fs was completely re-designed during construction. From 92050 (stated on drawings) or 92097 (stated in book records) all the Crewe built 9Fs were fitted with cast hornblocks held in place by cold turned rivets and...

    25 авг 2026 в 16:23

  7. ragl нравится сообщение class8mikado в теме BR Double blastpipes.

    The 'significant' problem was how to actuate an inside cylinder without inside valve gear. BR Caprotti was i think reasonably successful on the Standard 5's, but as you say unneccesary/ expensive. Someone with a talent for it might one day...

    25 авг 2026 в 16:23

  8. ragl нравится сообщение class8mikado в теме BR Double blastpipes.

    Several Problems with Brits to my mind were adaptations from other locos that were found wanting on a 2 Large Cylinder as opposed to 3 cylinder loco. The Slide bars Lner/ Bullied pacific Laird type ... unsuficiently robust/supported for a 28inch...

    25 авг 2026 в 08:34
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