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    Mock up of Ivatt 2-6-2 tank

    The Brit cab mock-up was ordered by Riddles who wasn't happy with the first attempt, ordering more detail and a better standard of finish....
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 29 авг 2025 в 20:07 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    Riley and Son Ltd: Locomotive Engineers

    It's not that easy. There are many variations of Black Five frames from thickness to wheelbase to plain and roller bearings. They don't all...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 15 авг 2025 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    Standard Class 5 73129

    I don't remember seeing any of those at Barry. If we're talking about pre-1968 or thereabouts, I too have a wish list. But they'd all gone by then.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 6 авг 2025 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    Standard Class 5 73129

    Agreed it's a statement of fact - and circumstances. The lack of LNER engines, discounting big Pacifics(!) - is unfortunate but that was because...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 6 авг 2025 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    Standard Class 5 73129

    I hope we aren't going to go down the 'Our engine's better than your engine, my dad can fight your dad' route.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 6 авг 2025 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025

    On the same score, what use is a tail lamp since there isn't a Bobby to check it's there? But if you set off without one, you might have a bit of...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 4 авг 2025 в разделе: What's Going On
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    LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025

    Not the first time a Class E has masqueraded as ecs! Driver to fireman: "One lamp in the middle and one above the right hand buffer." RH and LH...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 4 авг 2025 в разделе: What's Going On
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    Steam on the Lickey.

    [IMG] The first preserved working over the Lickey, 22 November 1997. Photo Nick Harrison.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 20 июл 2025 в разделе: Photography
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    SVR Autumn Steam Gala

    I see your Jubilee, and raise you an 8F! [img] 48417 pilots 34039 up Old Hill Bank with a Footex Southampton - Birmingham 27-04-63 Michael Mensing
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 9 июл 2025 в разделе: Galas and Events
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    SVR Autumn Steam Gala

    At least, we agree to disagree like gentlemen should!
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 9 июл 2025 в разделе: Galas and Events
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    SVR Autumn Steam Gala

    We aren't going to agree on this and we've been through it time and time again. I believe that 'preservation' is about railways and its equipment...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 9 июл 2025 в разделе: Galas and Events
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    SVR Autumn Steam Gala

    Yes and No. A function of preservation is to represent and recreate history and an accurate presentation plays a part in that. Unfortunately,...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 9 июл 2025 в разделе: Galas and Events
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    82045 The way ahead?

    It wasn't there then!
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 24 июн 2025 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    The plate simply states that the engine is owned by the 82045 Fund and not the Severn Valley Railway. Most engines on the SVR have similar plates.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 24 июн 2025 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    71000

    Not in 1954, no! The major bending force occurs at about the centre of the slide bar due to the offset thrust on to the crank pin. There is no...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 16 июн 2025 в разделе: Steam Traction