44809 Boiler x9371, which was fitted new to 5251, and had also been on 45231 during its life.
The boiler survived though. It was reused and actually continued in service until 4/8/68
I always thought Dominion of New Zealand was the longest one, and I'm sure I read it somewhere too. Until I saw the two nameplates next to each...
I've got news for you. It did. I've been told it was the same driver too. But I haven't been able to verify that conclusively. 35004 was taken...
As far as is known, went for scrap. The engine stood in Basingstoke yard for several weeks after it had bent its coupling rods in a slip at speed...
No, just economical with making efforts to source it.
It was a new one. And they had to pay a licence fee for it as well. Which Dr Giesl used to pay for a visit to see the engine.
I wouldn't draw too much attention to that if I were you. Sourcing such materials isn't as difficult as some people seem to make out.
Yes, and the proposal I've heard about is based on a new frameset, and middle cylinder at least. Made to something like an original specification...
A material that used to be widely used is Dinitrol. Which is a bitumous paint similar to underbody seal used on cars and is sprayed on. It's very...
I don't think the firebox survived somehow. It sat under a pile of rails with three others for several years.
It's not. There won't be any more MHR engines going on the main line. Only independantly owned engines, and you can see by how often 60019 goes...
That more or less goes without saying. The crews that operate it will tell you that as a traction unit it is more effective than anything else...
Depends what you mean by competent. In the case of 6100 a respected chartered engineer was used, but he has no railway background. Therefore...
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