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    Longest Tank Engine Runs

    The reason I got into researching these locos was I came across a model called a Halton Tank and cant decide whether it is the model of a real...
    Post by: Tyke, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Longest Tank Engine Runs

    Post by: Tyke, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Longest Tank Engine Runs

    Yes they were a bit heavy on coal but for a tank engine worked surprisingly well on passenger express. but were shortened and became 4-6-0 tender...
    Post by: Tyke, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Longest Tank Engine Runs

    Sorry I meant bunker instead of tender They didnt have tenders till after grouping
    Post by: Tyke, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Longest Tank Engine Runs

    Thanks for the info. Its ok when you know what to look for. There is only limited info on the internet and I know about the surging in the tanks...
    Post by: Tyke, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Longest Tank Engine Runs

    Hy can anyone tell me the differences between the Billington 4-6-4 of the LBSCR and the Hughes 4-6-4 of the L&Y R They seem to be identical Regards
    Post by: Tyke, Apr 21, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Standard gauge diesel

    Hy this has been transferred to the diesel and electric traction thread There member 3855 wrote that ELR now own it and are going to move it to...
    Post by: Tyke, Dec 1, 2018 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Alnwick Castle 4001

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Has 4001 been moved from its exposed position. So long as it is in safe hands. It would be a shame to hear that such a rare...
    Post by: Tyke, Nov 25, 2018 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Standard gauge diesel

    Thank You
    Post by: Tyke, Nov 25, 2018 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Standard gauge diesel

    Thanks I tried to edit it and report it but got nowhere
    Post by: Tyke, Nov 25, 2018 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Standard gauge diesel

    Yes I thought so Sorry about that I have now found the correct place . Can it be deleted ?
    Post by: Tyke, Nov 25, 2018 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Alnwick Castle 4001

    Hy I am looking for info on this loco. The sister loco to Austell Castle which is running in the ELR. 4001 has been canibilised to keep 4002...
    Thread by: Tyke, Nov 25, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Standard gauge diesel

    This is probably the wrong forum but its as close as I can find. I am looking for info regarding ,what appears to be a derelict loco. It is one of...
    Thread by: Tyke, Nov 25, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction