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4247 Overhaul at ESR

Rasprava u 'Steam Traction' pokrenuta od pwsw5054, 14. Siječanj 2022..

  1. ruddingtonrsh56

    ruddingtonrsh56 Well-Known Member

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    Yes, shortly after posting this I saw a photo on Instagram showing the nameplates in place! TBH I don't mind the names, I have very fond memories of visiting the DSR as a 5 year old and bonding very strongly with the engines 'Goliath' and 'Trojan', but never once registering what the numbers were. And look where I am in relation to railways now! I do wonder how many other young children have bonded more strongly with steam trains because the engine that pulled them on a certain trip had a name, rather than just a number
     
    JBTEvans, hyboy i acorb se sviđa ovo.
  2. MellishR

    MellishR Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Far more of the general population of Britain know certain LNER Pacifics by their names than know them by their numbers.
     
    hyboy se sviđa ovo.
  3. Matt37401

    Matt37401 Nat Pres stalwart

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    I know what you mean the missus asked me if I fancied a meal at 60074 this evening.
    Bloody price they charged was like being robbed by 60080. Especially as I only went in for a 60039, the missus being the missus has more expensive taste so she went for a bit of 60041.
    Back to work tomorrow all I wanted was a 60071 night out! ;):)
    I’ll get me coat…
     
  4. ghost

    ghost Part of the furniture

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    Funniest post of the day Matt! You win a 60100...
     
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  5. Matt37401

    Matt37401 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Glad someone gets my sense of humour :)
     
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  6. John Petley

    John Petley Part of the furniture

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    Yes, you're truly a 60097
     
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  7. pwsw5054

    pwsw5054 Member

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    A few months since this thread was last updated! The frames are now fully painted and components are being refitted. Work is also progressing on the machining of axleboxes.

    The boiler has seen attention with removal of the foundation ring rivets. Some quilting has also been flattened back and drilling out of the copper stays in these areas is progressing.

    Photo attached of the new smokebox and door trial fitted in the saddle.[​IMG]

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  8. misspentyouth62

    misspentyouth62 Well-Known Member

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    Dorothy Garrod? Are you sure? ;-)
     
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  9. pwsw5054

    pwsw5054 Member

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    Rewheeling day today for 4247![​IMG]

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  10. WesternRegionHampshireman

    WesternRegionHampshireman Well-Known Member

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    I must make a trip up there when it's in service.
     
  11. pwsw5054

    pwsw5054 Member

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    4247 now has a full set of small tubes in it once again (last few put in after this pic). The process of expanding has begun![​IMG]

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  12. pwsw5054

    pwsw5054 Member

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    4247s boiler all ready for hydro testing! Things coming to a head on this loco now with work on the bottom end at an advanced stage also.[​IMG]

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  13. WesternRegionHampshireman

    WesternRegionHampshireman Well-Known Member

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    Just a shame they aren't having their annual steam gala this year. :(
    Just when 6880 is a available too!
     
  14. 32110

    32110 Member

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    Steve Masters has reported on f'book that the boiler and super heater assembly have today passed their hydraulic test.
     
    bristolian, hyboy, acorb i 4 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  15. 32110

    32110 Member

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    In house steam test planned for this weekend and, if all goes well, formal test late next week.
     
    banburysaint, bristolian, acorb i 7 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  16. pwsw5054

    pwsw5054 Member

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    Photo from said in house steam test![​IMG]

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  17. 32110

    32110 Member

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    For those who might be wondering, the hose going into the smokebox is for a compressed air powered blower.
     
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  18. pmh_74

    pmh_74 Part of the furniture

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    What I'm wondering, is whether the heat from the fire causes any issues with the wagon steelwork.
     
  19. 32110

    32110 Member

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    We normally have a constant flow of water under the fire over the bed of the wagon. We have now steamed several boilers on this wagon following their overhaul.
     
    Last edited: 24. Ožujak 2025.
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  20. 32110

    32110 Member

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    Pleased to report that she successfully passed her steam test yesterday, 28/3/25. All efforts will now concentrate on readying the boiler for refitting into the frames. On the day of the boiler lift it is hoped to remove 46447's boiler out of her frames.
     
    ragl, green five, clinker i 10 ostalih se sviđa ovo.

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