A bit like my old Thames 15 cwt van, no seat belts either... Dave
The English Electric 16SVT Mk1 diesel engine for the Ivatt Diesel Recreation Society LMS 10000 arrived at Rowsley today - all 18, 19 or 20 tons of...
I have a Bradford Barton album Steam in the Western Highlands with a photo of 61701 at Helensburgh Upper. The caption says the V4s were intended...
They are building a 'body of knowledge' covering research, design, manufacture, contacts etc. which is invaluable. The Fowler 2-6-4T will be a...
Yes it's a worry. Got to say a 'George' is a lot more useful than a Bloomer, although I'd love to see the latter. Dave
Probably counts as a culvert now. Dave
Apologies Spamcan81, I was being a bit cheeky. Also sorry for taking a while to reply, however while I was just going to reiterate my earlier...
Because Pat Whitehouse selected it over Alberta because the tyres weren't so worn! Dave
Was Patrick Whitehouse still alive when this project was started? By reputation Michael Whitehouse his son, and present chairman is only...
You might find some of the attached useful. just a work in progress at the moment. Dave :) [ATTACH]
In 1925 the Japanese railways converted all their stock to automatic couplers - in one 24 hour period - that's the way to do it. Dave
Even LNW 0-8-0s were expected to haul 800-900 tons at line speed, 1000 at a pinch. Dave
Well there was a post on the Peak Rail thread saying the 28th was diesel hauled due to bridge weight limits, I imagine that could only be the one...
Thanks Paul, and I expect they'll have a separate trip for the other bits, cab etc. Dave
7027 should have left Rowsley this evening. Dave
Yes, best of luck with your project, I'll miss 7027 standing there every time I volunteer at Rowsley. Be careful with the loading and unloading,...
Heard word of a mishap with an LMS coach - damaged end/gangway at Kidderminster, any details? Dave
Someone from Tys came to have a look it seems. Really hope it keeps the attached, double chimney Castles look ungainly to me, however more...
They could at least have put a black vinyl over the BR lion and wheel on Morayshire's tender. Good to see the Caledonian coaches running though,...
Indeed this is done in the aero industry but the kit to do it costs millions. Dave
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