I must admit, i found the std 5 an easier engine the cab layout was better, the std 4 tanks are probally the most suitable engines for...
possibly 53808, assuming the money keeps up with the work flow, but I would think the easiest one to do next will be the Standard 5, depending...
I think the railway should hold fire on restoring 850, for now, and concentrate on getting 75079 finished, then possibly 73096, before anything...
Are the NVR going to take advantage of having the A1, and A3 both on the railway at the same time ?
Theres a lot of bridges on that bit of route, I didn't, realise that many, has the surveys so far established the state the supporting structures...
I have always thought that the NRM, has lost its way, and should always have been a stand-alone operation, and kept as such, the workshop...
If the only mainline requirement is going to be in steam transit from NRM location, to mainline connected heritage railway then I guess that DB...
Can I make it clear, I'm hoping that those making decisions at Darlington do decide that the risk is too great, and any thought of 60163...
The lead loco still has to be able to control the brake so at the very least, it would have to be through piped with a brake handle. and gauge
OMHO, the decision to build the boiler with welded stays and not to increase the water jacket, was a mistake, threaded stays work just fine...
Are you building a leader, so that when alien enthusiasts land in the car park, and say, take me to your leader, you can say, yes, its here in the...
If It does, I will be very surprised unless Ian Rileys 5's are sidelined for major overhauls, I don't think Carnforth plans to air brake any of...
Other than the British Pulman, what other steam workings does DB now operate? and much of the British Pulman work goes to Clan line which has a...
The two new builds that seem to have issues, do have one thing in common, and its nothing to do with them being new builds, Patriot, and the A1/...
Thank you Sheff for breaking cover on this, So, its not a good look is it, boiler one expected to only last about 18 months, the best option...
As to why, I think you have to hold those at the top responsible, they were saying it would be a 6 month overhaul, and they were already...
When the decision was made to overhaul the current boiler, were the likes of Leaky finders not considered, after all they had done firebox work on...
The biggest job so far is I would say the complete new inner firebox on 35005 Im not sure if the fireboxes are fully welded, but i do know the...
If my memory serves me right, when the boiler design was handed to the German manufacturer, sorry can't remember the name, they were not happy...
i have already expained once again, you seem to not understand, Im not going to waste my band space anymore, its a futile waste of my time.
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