Think you may be getting ATC and the scoop confussed, I believe scoops ave to be locked in the up position, but atc is to low at 2" above rail...
That is why many railway works had beams to lift wheels with, we use one of these at Didcot to avoid problems. There are times when you can't use...
Do you know what type of overhaul she went through? Don't forget in the early years engines may have not been picked because of what seems an easy...
Not always, it depends on why it is deemed knackered, if it is cracked you may not find that until a full exam is undertaken, a visual external...
I my experience of GWR engines it is not quite so random, the wheels, rods, frames and motion stay together as the motion will have been adjusted...
I think that you will find that Iron Duke has not got a boiler ticket at the moment so while there will be 2 broad Gauge engines together for the...
Cardiff Canton is CDF to use the correct shed codes, not these modern BR things! There is a list here http://railways-of-britain.com/GWR1948.html...
Already discussed here http://railways.national-preservation.com/showthread.php/22282-5952-Cogan-Hall?highlight=Cogan+Hall
It is the best time to do the line, when the seats are not there so I hope the job goes well and it should look really good when done. Am I...
I believe the fireman would be expected to notch up/down as requred, if you look here http://www.railmotor93.org/railmotorfeatures.html#signs...
There is also a special warning device to remind crews to disconnect the whistle wire, if you forget the whistle blows for a second because the...
Some engines have still got the scoop but the internal pipe removed to gain a few gallons extra water space, and the scoop may be fixed in the up...
3822 has a working scoop, just currently the catch is bolted to stop anyone turning the handle, I would guess that there are several other engines...
love to have seen the face of the guys at OOC who were expecting an 08
Just because there is a certain capacity if you can not fill the tank up with out risk it does not matter, and yes I do know of a Thomas where...
Why does it have to be welded? Could be a riveted joint, however I do not know in this case, it is just a possibility.
Placement of the reatil outlets can not always be done as you suggest, most stations had few doors on the non-platform side so the entrance to...
You may be able to stand up but can you reach the rods? Or even pull yourself up on to the brake gear? small pits do have advantages! For...
use low level wires, solves several problems, including passengers standing up. Level crossings could be an issue though....
Not on real vintage coaches......
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