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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by acorb, Jul 26, 2009.

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  1. pmh_74

    pmh_74 Part of the furniture

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    I've never before in my life heard a GWR Hall described as "reliable in high fire risk conditions". Is it an oil burner or something? :confused:
     
    pmh_74, Jun 27, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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    Fitted with a really good spark arrestor, modern design of over door ashpan, can be worked round the whole railway in 1st valve no drama. Was our most reliable last year in the high fire risk season
     
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  3. Kje7812

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    7714 in use tomorrow along 13268 and 4930.
     
    Kje7812, Jun 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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    Out of interest, which SVR engine (or I suppose other engine, but if we try to avoid too much thread drift) would be considered bad for starting fires?

    At the Bluebell, Lady of Legend, and O1 No 65.
     
    SECR 65, Jun 27, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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    Panniers often have a reputation, one which probably caused by being used on heavy trains. 75069 had some issues last time it was used, it's getting on a bit in its current ticket.
     
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