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6024 King Edward 1

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Champion Lodge, Sep 16, 2024.

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  1. Neil campion

    Neil campion New Member

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    The vacuum pump had a loud squeak that wasn't there at the start of the journey I would say.
     
    Neil campion, May 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    No one mention the cab door
     
    Sidmouth, May 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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    I love the cab doors. Think they’re a great addition :D
     
    2857Harry, May 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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    Has any other operator, so basically VT's these days, felt need to add cab doors to their main line operating locos?
     
    GWR4707, May 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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    Not at the moment but that doesn’t mean to say they won’t. And frankly good on LSL for stepping up and doing it. The ORR are heavily focussed on working at height and falls from height, and I don’t suspect it would be viewed kindly if a person or equipment were to fall from a cab due to a lack of doors. The negativity seen on socials today surrounding the addition of doors to 6024, shows very much why the heritage sector is having to go through a major culture wake up with regard to safety.
     
    2857Harry, May 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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    I understand they were initially requested on 5029 from the loco crews after they were concerned about the risk of falling out when in motion. There's nowhere to stand on the front of a GWR tender, unlike others where you can tuck yourself into a corner. You have to stand on the fallplate, which isn't really ideal these days.
     
    5944, May 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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    I've only been on GWR locos at heritage line speeds, not mainline, but I must admit I've always felt them to be a bit exposed relative to, say, an S15 or a Std 5. So I can understand crews travelling at 75mph wanting cab doors, prototypical or not.

    Tom
     
    Jamessquared, May 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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    JBTEvans Part of the furniture

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    One thing I would say is, in general VT only operate their own GW locos regularly so the crews are well versed in how the engines needs to be manned and how to manage safety risks. Can't say the same about LSL.
     
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