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Recent Content by Don lansonmicrobe

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    LMS 2P 4-4-0

    I gave a wry smile. The 2P's managed 6 coaches quite happily up gradients of 1 in 50 and since timings aren't totally critical they would be...
    Post by: Don lansonmicrobe, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LMS 2P 4-4-0

    Post by: Don lansonmicrobe, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LMS 2P 4-4-0

    It would perhaps. But there are likely to be more parts available which are common to the 4F.
    Post by: Don lansonmicrobe, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LMS 2P 4-4-0

    This is years later but I believe that a Class 2P would be an ideal subject for a new build especially if there is a 4F boiler around, which is...
    Post by: Don lansonmicrobe, Feb 23, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Castles, Nelsons and Royal Scots

    Apologies! You are quite correct in that the boiler was first used as a Fury replacement. Unusually, Henry Fowler had the final say on the valve...
    Post by: Don lansonmicrobe, Jan 8, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Castles, Nelsons and Royal Scots

    James Clayton brought the shape and similarity and a very good Walschaerts valve gear which he first put into the S & D 2-8-0. As a result he was...
    Post by: Don lansonmicrobe, Jan 7, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Castles, Nelsons and Royal Scots

    I believe that Tom Coleman was heavily involved in the drawing of the Duchess. It was his inspiration that the power could be increased under the...
    Post by: Don lansonmicrobe, Jan 7, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction