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6695

Rasprava u 'Steam Traction' pokrenuta od Nigel Clark, 7. Veljača 2011..

  1. Nigel Clark

    Nigel Clark Member Loco Owner

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    A brief update on ex GWR 66xx no. 6695 at Swanage:

    Loco currently undergoing winter maintenance which includes attention to worn motion bushes, valve crosshead slides and spindles. Also piston & valve exam and investigation into problems with the vacuum brake system which will include a complete overhaul of the vacuum cylinder. Various other tasks also being undertaken including renewal of spring hangers and fitting of replacement springs followed by weighing (loco has had a run of broken springs in the latter part of last year). Loco now unlikely to return to traffic until April.
     
    Nigel Clark, 7. Veljača 2011.
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  2. Nigel Clark

    Nigel Clark Member Loco Owner

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    On taking vacuum cylinder apart, we found significant pitting in the upper part of the sidewall which has been shaving the sliding band. A new sidewall casting has been procured from the Severn Valley and this has been sent to the South Devon Railway workshops at Buckfastleigh for machining. SDR will also be refurbishing the remaining components from the original cylinder and then reassembling & testing as a complete unit. Meanwhile work continues with the other jobs at Swanage.
     
    Nigel Clark, 5. Ožujak 2011.
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  3. Nigel Clark

    Nigel Clark Member Loco Owner

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    6695 finally returned to traffic yesterday at Swanage following completion of some 'mid-life' maintenance. Apart from work previously mentioned, it was found necessary to replace the complete set of coupled wheel springs with a brand new set plus spares (the order & manufacture of these took some time), further work on the motion was also required. The opportunity has also been taken to renew the cab floor including making provision for easier access to the injector water valves for routine maintenance. Hopefully the mechanical work on motion/brakes/springs will stand the engine in good stead for the forseeable future.
     
    Nigel Clark, 27. Srpanj 2011.
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  4. Orion

    Orion Well-Known Member

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    So that was the reason this engine was in traffic yesterday and not the advertised 'Manston'! Still, it was nice to see it and the film will be up on YouTube tomorrow.

    Regards
     
    Orion, 27. Srpanj 2011.
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  5. lil Bear

    lil Bear Part of the furniture

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    How long is she rostered in service for now?
     
    lil Bear, 27. Srpanj 2011.
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  6. Rumpole

    Rumpole Part of the furniture

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    I don't have any inside information, but the talk is next week will be 3 locos in steam each day, so (guessing based on what is in this week) 6695 and 80104, with A.N.Other (Manston?) as well.

    Locos will be changed on each Swanage departure owing to running 6 coach trains, and only being able to run round 5.
     
    Rumpole, 27. Srpanj 2011.
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  7. swanrail

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    Im pretty sure its the 3 tanks in all week next week. So a week long tank engine gala at Swanage! Come down and see the railway in its busy period everyone!

    6695, 80104 and 53
     
    swanrail, 28. Srpanj 2011.
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  8. Steve1015

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    Also a 33 and the DMU's are out every evening too I see.....something for everyone....
     
    Steve1015, 28. Srpanj 2011.
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  9. Rumpole

    Rumpole Part of the furniture

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    Even more fun then...!
     
    Rumpole, 28. Srpanj 2011.
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  10. MrHillingdon

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    According to the roster shown on the home page of the Swanage Railway website 6695 and 80104 were the rostered locos. 'Manston' wasn't shown as being rostered since last weekend.

    Cheers,

    Paul
     
    MrHillingdon, 28. Srpanj 2011.
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  11. twr12

    twr12 Well-Known Member

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    34070 is stopped for Washout exam and other work: valvegear exam & fettling (yes in the box) new valve rings, ashpan repairs, regulator fettling. Its been the SRs highest mileage loco for 3 years, so need a treat!
     
    twr12, 28. Srpanj 2011.
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  12. buzby2

    buzby2 Well-Known Member

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    33+5 car set and the 108/121 DMU should be out on Saturday nights 30th July and 6th August - not all week - to cope with large numbers of passengers returning from Swanage's famous fireworks displays. The DMU combo will be coping alone during the rest of the week.
     
    buzby2, 29. Srpanj 2011.
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