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  1. LMS2968
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    Starting away with steam loco

    Again, a long way from an expert but agree it depended on many factors, including the engine. A Stanier Pacific, for instance, generally started...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 14 ноя 2023 в разделе: Locomotive M.I.C.
  3. LMS2968
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    2024 Entries and Withdrawals

    When 2968 had her hydraulic test on 16 March the inspector asked if we had hydraulicked the elements. He was happy to accept the originals, but...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 11 ноя 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  4. LMS2968
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    Yes Andy, I'd heard about that! Apparently, it fitted without any modifications being needed.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 9 ноя 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  5. LMS2968
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    The first thirty of the class were given Midland 'bell' whistles, such as 2968 has and always had. Only the final ten got Stanier hooters.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 9 ноя 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  6. LMS2968
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    45305, and her ex-Barry Connecting Rods.

    That last photo clearly shows all the crank pins aligned so the rods were taken off there and the engine hadn't been moved since.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 7 ноя 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  7. LMS2968
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    45305, and her ex-Barry Connecting Rods.

    I started going there in 1970. All these engines had gone to Barry with one purpose in mind: to be broken up for scrap. The rumour, which lasted...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 6 ноя 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  8. LMS2968
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    Ivatt Std 2 No 46521

    Well, a lot of stuff did go missing from Barry!
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 5 ноя 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  9. LMS2968
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    45305, and her ex-Barry Connecting Rods.

    See what numbers are stamped into them, although these won't necessarily be the number of the Barry resident, but there's a good chance.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 5 ноя 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  10. LMS2968
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    Ivatt Std 2 No 46521

    Please don't suggest it as the next livery variation.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 5 ноя 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  11. LMS2968
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    Only Tuesday's, when the West Country is also running. [img]
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 5 ноя 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  12. LMS2968
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    2968 begins loaded test runs Bridgnorth - Kidderminster tomorrow. Edit - Sorry, make that Monday!
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 4 ноя 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  13. LMS2968
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    V4 2-6-2 No. 3403

    Only the Western Region ones, I think.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 28 окт 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  14. LMS2968
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    V4 2-6-2 No. 3403

    Depends on the engine: GWR types had them - sensibly - on the engine on the running plate ahead of the cab, but the Brits (and all other BR...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 28 окт 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  15. LMS2968
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    V4 2-6-2 No. 3403

    I don't think so; the Horwich Crabs were the same. I don't know about Derby or Crewe though.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 27 окт 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  16. LMS2968
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    V4 2-6-2 No. 3403

    Not chains but two solid, although thinner, bars. Did the same job though. [img]
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 27 окт 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  17. LMS2968
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    Chapelon and related Matters

    I'm not very familiar with things across the Channel but what was the maintenance / overhaul mileages, and the annual mileages, for these high...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 27 окт 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  18. LMS2968
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    Chapelon and related Matters

    You mean like 4472 wit a 250 p.s.i. boiler? Although in that case it was the whole engine, including the frames, which suffered.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 27 окт 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  19. LMS2968
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    V4 2-6-2 No. 3403

    The point of Bowen Cook's Claughtons which had nil reciprocating balance and nil hammer blow. He tried to get a greater static axle load on this...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 24 окт 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  20. LMS2968
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    V4 2-6-2 No. 3403

    It wasn't just company loyalties: he had a thing against the Lancashire & Yorkshire, despite having served his apprenticeship at Horwich.
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 22 окт 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  21. LMS2968
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    V4 2-6-2 No. 3403

    Couldn't agree more! Cox had his biases and was wont to flaunt them in his books, usually being very selective in the supporting evidence he...
    Сообщение от: LMS2968, 22 окт 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
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