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7812 Erlestoke Manor

本贴由 alrohomer2011-03-31 发布. 版块名称: Steam Traction

  1. alrohomer

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    Does anyone know what "mechanical difficulties" are preventing 7812 Erlestoke Manor from attending the Llangollen Gala on 8-10 April?
    I'm coming back from Bangor that weekend and was hoping to see the two Manors (7822 Foxcote Manor being the other).
    Alan.
     
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    7812 failed at the WSR Gala on Sunday 20 March with a leaking flue tube. It returned to Bridgnorth (by road) later in the week. I'm not sure if this is the "mechanical problem" that will prevent its attendance at Llangollen.

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    David i believe this is the reason as it could be a month or so before she's running again.
     
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    The issue is a leaking flue tube with a new item on order & expected within 2 weeks. There is no "mechanical problem" - this is a poorly worded statement from the LR. Whilst the loco is out of traffic a couple of worn side rod bushes might be remetalled now that there is an opporunity to do this..

    A return to SVR service by easter remains possible.
     
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    Thanks for all the information. I presume LR used "mechanical difficulties" as a general "cover all" rather than go into detail.
    Alan.
     
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    7812 back in SVR service yesterday after replacement of the defective flue tube and other minor repairs brought forward whilst waiting for the new tube
     

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