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    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...
    Post by: std tank, Jul 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    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...
    Post by: std tank, Jul 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    RCTS Green Bibles.
    Post by: std tank, Jul 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    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...
    Post by: std tank, Jul 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR General Discussion

    What about the weight restriction on Victoria Bridge?
    Post by: std tank, Jul 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Tornado

    Fully agree with you. Even the introduction of the calculator dulled my brain.
    Post by: std tank, Jun 19, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    71000

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    Post by: std tank, Jun 16, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    GCR Black 5 No 45491

    45491 is ex-Barry and never steamed . This is new cladding being made and trial fitted.
    Post by: std tank, Jun 3, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    76079

    How many years have the NYMR been overhauling 34101 Hartland?
    Post by: std tank, May 30, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    76079

    I knew I had forgotten something. Massive alterations are required on the smokebox saddle. Probably easier to fabricate a new one.
    Post by: std tank, May 30, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    76079

    You obviously would like to do a Didcot style pick'n mix.
    Post by: std tank, May 30, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    76079

    82045 has all new wheelsets.
    Post by: std tank, May 30, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    76079

    There are a few major differences in the chassis design of the 3s and 4s. The diameters of the driving axles on the 3s are 1/2" smaller than those...
    Post by: std tank, May 30, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    71000

    71000 has roller bearings.
    Post by: std tank, May 28, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    35011 General Steam Navigation

    But 35011, as originally built, would be unique.
    Post by: std tank, May 24, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction