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    Locomotives that NEARLY made it

    Memory tells me that a businessman, or men, in South Wales were keen on buying one or two sets for charter work. I suspect that the problem of...
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 22 Mai 2020 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    British 8 coupled loco's

    I'm surprised that noone has mentioned eight coupled locos of the railways in south Wales, all of which did splendid service. The Barry Railway...
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 7 Mai 2020 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    What happened to the steam turbine proposed by the National Coal Board?
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 17 April 2020 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    Does anyone have any information on the steam turbine locomotive proposed by the National Coal Board?
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 17 April 2020 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    What Ifs, and Locos that never were.

    It is often forgotten that these locos were also used on passenger services in South Wales. They appeared on all sorts of services away from the...
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 24 Juli 2019 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Strange names

    Surely the most cheerful was the GW's Chough!
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 28 Januar 2019 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Bagnall 4-4-0 Sir George Newnes (WB2891 formerly Charles Wytock)

    I wonder whether it would be possible to fit a conventional firebox to this type of loco.
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 23 Oktober 2018 im Forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    The perfect 'new' engine for preserved railways?

    Seconded. They were lovely locos, versatile and we'll liked by their crews. A parallel boiler would be nice too. All had been re-boilered at the...
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 30 August 2018 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    South Wales 0-6-2s

    Yes.
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 26 Juni 2018 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 1 Juni 2018 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    34081 - 92 Squadron

    Yes and Intensifier.
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 11 Mai 2018 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Correct. The 14s went on to prove themselves in rough industrial use over a number of years. The running gear was simple and robust, much like...
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 15 Dezember 2015 im Forum: Steam Traction
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    What's your dream obscure railway restoration project?

    How about Llantrisant (now Pontyclun) to Cowbridge and Aberthaw? Lovely Vale of Glamorgan counytryside and the busy town of Cowbridge to enjoy its...
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 15 März 2015 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Conwy Valley gradient profile

    May I draw your attention to the following from wiki: Conwy (formerly known in English as Conway) Conway was never correct in either English or...
    Beitrag von: Gwenllian2001, 9 Oktober 2013 im Forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK