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    Steam Locomotive Proportions, Ratios, and Equations

    Hi guys, lately I’ve really been looking into the technical side of steam locomotives, and I’m finding myself somewhat wanting when it comes to...
    Thread by: Osmium, Mar 28, 2025, 6 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    This is more my brainstorming than anything. I'm not really trying to prove a point.
    Post by: Osmium, Apr 9, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    I suppose I confused some by referring to the Eastern improvements to the pacifics, which didn't help their speed, but I was talking more about...
    Post by: Osmium, Apr 9, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    The story of the Einheitsdampflokomotiven is quite interesting on its own as there were many modifications and alterations made to the numbers of...
    Post by: Osmium, Apr 9, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    The BR 44 was chosen over the 43 because it had much better force distribution over 3 cylinders with less strain on the frames, and allowed...
    Post by: Osmium, Apr 7, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    Oh I’m definitely aware of the pony truck and the multiple derailments it caused during and after WW2, but I didn’t want to go on for too long.
    Post by: Osmium, Apr 6, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    I’m going to give my two cents here. I don’t go as far as some in saying that Gresley was “overrated” or “not a good CME” because I think it...
    Post by: Osmium, Apr 6, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Footage of GWR 4000 'Star' Class at work

    Hello all, when it comes to GWR passenger locomotives, the 'Star' Class have always been my favourite. I've been looking for footage of them at...
    Thread by: Osmium, Apr 5, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    I was just wondering, do you have an ebook variant of your Thompson book? I've been considering giving a deeper look to Thompson and Peppercorn.
    Post by: Osmium, Jan 22, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    I’ve never seen these figures directly so thank you for posting them. I took my information from an article I read a while back, which I suppose...
    Post by: Osmium, Jan 22, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    Incidentally, if anyone is interested, here’s a video of a 15F in full tilt during the mid-70s. It’s said a few minutes in that it was traveling...
    Post by: Osmium, Jan 21, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    I would be inclined to agree with you if goods trains at this point weren’t still mostly unfitted and composed of primitive wagons with short...
    Post by: Osmium, Jan 21, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    I have no qualms about the 8F and know they were high-quality engines. But let's remember the 1948 locomotive exchanges where 2884s were pitted...
    Post by: Osmium, Jan 20, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction