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Southwold Railway

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by Bar Side, May 7, 2012.

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  1. James Hewett

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    Hi - as far as I know, all CT locos were diesel, including the Hunslet rack locos (we have one whihc worked above ground, an RFS 4WDH - it is now up for sale, in fact may be already sold). Still, if they also had BEs on 900mm, that'd be interesting, as with the wide wheels they are JUST possible to accommodate on three-foot, by adjusting pointwork check rails. James
     
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    James, thanks for putting me straight. I just assumed those working underground would be battery.
     
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    Wouldn’t using 900 gauge locos on 3 foot gauge track make them liable to yaw on straight track and moving the check rails potentially create problems if running true 3 foot gauge locos and stock? Check rails have a purpose.
     
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