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Brighton Atlantic: 32424 Beachy Head

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Maunsell man, Oct 20, 2009.

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  1. andrewtoplis

    andrewtoplis Well-Known Member

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    Are the Mets air brakes?
     
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    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    No, as far as I know, there are no air-braked vehicles on the railway.

    I think at one point the intention had been to restore the LCDR carriages as dual air / vacuum, but it came to nothing.

    Tom
     
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    The Metropolitan Rly used the train vacuum brake in steam days.

    Perhaps you were thinking of the Metropolitan District Rly - today's LT District Line? That did adopt the Westinghouse air brake for train working in steam days. See attached photo of District 4-4-0T No 10 - note air pump on boiler side and air reservoir tank under bunker.
     

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  4. andrewtoplis

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    Thanks @bluetrain, I just had it in mind that they were air, and that when Birch Grove came back in the late 90s it would mean being able to run an air only train.....but I must be confused somewhere.
     
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    Somebody's already said on the Facebook page "gala circuit next" :confused:
     
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    From another thread:

    Tom ;)
     
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    Looks like the livery debate has started as well!

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    Wow! What handsome beast! If I had a hat on I’d doff it :)
     
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    That photo of the loco hooked up to the tender - fantastic!

    The whole Atlantic Project team can be very proud of this moment.

    Regards,

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    Looking great already, the testing sounds a bit similar to Fenchurch's running in, that had quite an extensive running in, but whenever that is I greatly look forward to seeing it.
     
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    It looks amazing. So nice to see it finally emerge and properly on Bluebell metals.
     
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    Certainly looks smart:

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    Livery is excellent.
     
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    2024 Is looking like it's going to be the year of the new build,
     
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    Beautiful. Well done to those involved.
     
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    My friend, the livery debate started a LONG time ago...:rolleyes:

    But seriously - well done to all involved - it's a fantastic achievement.
     
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    By way of comparison….

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    The Brighton Drawing Office made a much neater job of the running plate than Doncaster.
    Pat
     
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