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std tank replied to the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
Green liveried 82005, 82006, 82020, 82021 and 82033 were all allocated to70A Nine Elms for part of their life. Other green liveried Std 3 2-6-2 tanks were allocated to 72A Exmouth Junction at some time.
Jul 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM -
std tank replied to the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
The lamp irons on the front platform and the top of the smokebox door on 82045 are to the design fitted to Standards allocated to the Southern Region. So, if you are doing a job, you do it all correctly.
Jul 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM -
std tank liked gios's post in the thread 82045 The way ahead?.
July update live. 82045 on holiday! http://www.82045.org.uk/news/82045_news-jly25.html
Jul 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM -
std tank liked 2857Harry's post in the thread SVR General Discussion.
The restriction applies to every day operations and can be wavered at the discretion of the Infrastructure Manager and Structural Engineer for a set number of times per period of time. I believe A3/20 come in at around 225 tons for the pair....
Jul 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM -
std tank replied to the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.
RCTS Green Bibles.
Jul 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM -
std tank replied to the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.
Correct. The P2s were fitted with a Diagram 106 or 108 boiler with a grate area of 50 sq ft. The A3s were fitted with a Diagram 94 boiler with a grate area of 41.25 sq ft.
Jul 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM -
std tank replied to the thread SVR General Discussion.
What about the weight restriction on Victoria Bridge?
Jul 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM -
std tank liked Jon Lever's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
I thought so because the two things are not mutually inclusive. While not exactly a 'scorched earth' policy, the maintenance of the lineside in the steam age was quite thorough in the cutting back of lineside vegetation - more so than is the case...
Jul 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
