So the reason I said Thompson initially was having the three gears in the same plane (but then remembered that the centre cylinder is set forward,...
No, there’s wires holding them up. It really is quite bizarre looking. It’s on page 25 of the book. I’ve just realised I can google translate...
I think it’s a good starter for ten Michael, but I’d put the horsepower required to achieve 90/100mph much higher. Horsepower required to...
Absolutely, I agree with this. I don’t think I have disagreed with this approach at all? I think this is precisely what I have been saying? The...
Hi Jim, Nothing to disagree with there. And yes, of course we should look at the other locomotives running in the 90s. That I am emphasising...
Forgive me but I am not accusing Jim of trying to fit the data to get the results desired. I just want to make that explicitly clear. I’ve not...
I think Jim’s erudite analysis shows how the timings can fit the result desired. I do think this is the wrong way round, though. I think you...
Not just that, but the makeup of the train, relative weight, gradients, wind resistance, etc etc - I have always had a bit of a question mark over...
It’s interesting because the German book makes no mention of Gresley or Mallard, but goes into explicit detail into the group of English...
Mallard was travelling faster than 124mph at 90.5, from what I am seeing in my copy of the dyno roll. But what matters is the acceleration - is...
So, a few preliminary thoughts on the 05 002 loco: It’s an obviously carefully thought out design, both from a streamlining and a basic...
Hermod - with respect - they’re not “lotto speed numbers” - and even if you don’t agree with them, you don’t have to be rude about them.
Again, I’m going to be academically on point for this and not elaborate on that part of my findings in relation to Mr Andrews’ work, but I will...
We need to see Mr Slee’s and Mr Andrews’ workings out, I am afraid. My understanding was that steam was shut off and a braking application was...
Got my copy and I have to say it’s a really interesting read thus far. I am relying on what little German I remember plus Google translate at this...
Because the more I look into Mallards run and what was actually required to achieve the comparatively high speeds the more sceptical I become to...
Link to the discussion? I don’t think the LYR Atlantics were capable of 90mph, but we keep getting lots of claims about high speeds with little...
The plot thickens!
Reportedly, not much. [ATTACH] http://www.germansteam.co.uk/FastestLoco/fastestloco.html On a side note - have we all done this dance before?...
I just want to make it clear, I do not consider Mr Andrews work arbitrary. I am referring to other statements made.
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