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garth manor replied to the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.
90 mph gives more options on the modern railway.
Apr 19, 2024 at 8:23 AM -
garth manor liked Flying Phil's post in the thread Windcutter Wagons.
Another excellent workday with five of the team in action. Wagon #733, in the shed, had its end door repair section fully welded and primered. the rest of the inside was Bitumatstic coated. Most of the outside is in undercoat so only the topcoat...
Apr 18, 2024 at 11:03 AM
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garth manor replied to the thread No smoke without coal?.
Fire risk, overnight crew to tend fire not required, maintenance on running gear saving due to no abrasive cinders, oil currently more expensive but the future of the coal supply from nearby Hesperus in doubt.
Apr 16, 2024 at 2:44 PM -
garth manor liked sonicboom's post in the thread LSL One:One Collection Margate.
As a scientist working in a UK Power Station, I can confirm this is still current practice. A CCGT HRSG unit will be nitrogen capped if expected to be out of work for anything more than a few weeks.
Apr 15, 2024 at 9:46 PM -
garth manor liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build(s).
A few photos taken before the crowds arrived for the Open Day at CTL Seal in Sheffield on April 13th . A very successful day with many new members signed up! And before anyone asks, the sixth driving wheel was on the machining table! [ATTACH]...
Apr 14, 2024 at 10:20 PM
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garth manor liked Wozzy18's post in the thread Sandringham New Build(s).
Thought you might be interested to see the latest publicity posters prepared by the B17 Steam Locomotive Trust to explain to the general public what they are doing. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Apr 14, 2024 at 10:19 PM
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garth manor replied to the thread No smoke without coal?.
The famous Durango and Silverton tourist railroad ran its final coal fired service last month, every steam loco now converted to oil firing.
Apr 14, 2024 at 10:06 PM
