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Vacuum operated turntables

Discussie in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' gestart door campainr, 20 mei 2011.

  1. campainr

    campainr Well-Known Member

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    Are there any operational vacuum operated turntables around? I think Kidderminster has one but I'm not sure.
     
    campainr, 20 mei 2011
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    Paul42 Part of the furniture

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    Yes the Kidderminster t/table is vacuum operated though it can also be worked by hand.
     
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    WCRC at Carnforth is I believe vac operated, but when I saw it in use it needed a push as well...
     
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    The turntable on the Dartmouth Steam Railway at Churston is a Vacuum operated table, came from Goodrington originally. However, the vacuum engine has been taken off, we are planning to reinstall it!
     
    tuffer5552, 24 mei 2011
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  7. campainr

    campainr Well-Known Member

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    Thanks everyone
     
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