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Polish LAS class 0-6-0

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by 61624, Dec 30, 2015.

  1. 61624

    61624 Part of the furniture

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    Does anyone know if any more of this class (sisters of "Naklo" on the South Tynedale) still exist? Over 700 were built, apparently. I'm surprised we haven't seen more of them in the UK.
     
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    There's one on the West Lancashire Light Railway ( 3506 of 1957)
     
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    there are also two 750mm ones in the uk, I saw them last at Butterly, a long time ago....
     
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    Still in the UK I believe, at private locations.
     
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    61624 Part of the furniture

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    I'm surprised that the STR hasn't tried to acquire another - I'd have thought that the tender version would be ideal for them as their railway gets longer.
     
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    The LAS at the West Lancashire Light Railway has the side tanks off Naklo. From what I have read, due to removing the side tanks, Naklo was very light on the foot, with having less weight over the drive axles, it was terrible on a wet day on the steeper parts of the line.
     
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