A page from Martyn Bane's web-site covering the mods to the 8E class in Argentina: https://www.martynbane.co.uk/modernsteam/ldp/8e/fcgr8e.htm A...
Excellent!! He certainly knew how to make them talk....... Cheers, Alan
Of some relevance to the low mileages attained by the A2/2 after rebuilding could well be the standard of repairs given at Cowlairs, Peter Townend...
Nil desperandum, if it doesn't work out, there's always the possibility of that rebuild into a rather ungainly Pacific in due course.............
Indeed Ralph, the ploughed field was spoken of positively by the attendant photographers, Scott's photo captures it very well. Cheers, Alan
Evening, Wistantow, heading north: [ATTACH] Cheers, Alan
Erm, not guilty Mike.......... Cheers, Alan
34052, Bayston Hill: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Cheers, Alan
Indeed, that stain does look a "wee" bit suspect............. Cheers, Alan
"Goods" no good for you then? As for the 6'-2" Pacifics and the V2s - that would be the V2s "the engine that won the War" as quoted by...
Peter Townend's accounts of his time working with - (not watching) - all of the Pacific types seems fair and balanced; they all had issues, even...
Very handsome indeed: but there has been no conjecture yet as to why the front footplate step-panels in front of the valve-chests are missing........
What makes you think that I've got one? Cheers, Alan
I wonder, but do I see a lot of bored old men trying to fill their time meaningfully on social media??? Cheers, Alan
Fabulous!! What a remarkable facility and the quality of the work looks to be outstanding, lots of new parts for the Big Boy and the diesels look...
Well observed Steve. Back in the 70's I was a U.T. operator and spent many a day in various power stations examining specific welds in high...
Quote of the week: "A well filled back end, keep the bottom of the siphons covered - plenty under the door" Just going to wipe that particular...
Indeed Peter, this falls into P.H.'s WIBN category; however, I am still reeling from the fact that the Big Boy has actually been rescued from open...
Once the Big Boy is up and running, this one next please U.P. ........ Cheers, Alan
Delighted to assist in some small way Micheal, hoping to come over this year when Nancy steams. All the best, Alan
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