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77MPH in Ireland!

Discussie in 'Steam Traction' gestart door gwalkeriow, 26 feb 2018.

  1. gwalkeriow

    gwalkeriow Well-Known Member

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    https://www.facebook.com/lokoiutfftty/videos/pcb.1869159633136142/1869159223136183/?type=3&theater

    77 mph during braking trials.


    https://www.facebook.com/lokoiutfftty/posts/1869159633136142?pnref=story
     
    gwalkeriow, 26 feb 2018
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    S.A.C. Martin, andrewshimmin, 30854 en 1 andere persoon vinden dit leuk.
  2. staffordian

    staffordian Well-Known Member

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    Shades of Mallard :)
     
    staffordian, 26 feb 2018
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  3. Gav106

    Gav106 Well-Known Member

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    Just makes me think more about a Fowler 2-6-4 tank!
     
    Gav106, 26 feb 2018
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    andrewshimmin vindt dit leuk.
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    30854 Resident of Nat Pres

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    They did it with 9 on too .... that's 2 more than most RPSI specials I've seen behind anything. No wonder they want to build another Jeep. :)
     
    30854, 26 feb 2018
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    Richard Roper en Gav106 vinden dit leuk.
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    GHWood Member

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    Were these braking trials to increase number 4’s maximum permitted operating speed? Sounds superb by the way - fabulous loco!
     
    GHWood, 26 feb 2018
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