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70000 'Britannia'

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  1. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Yes she did and it was fixed pretty quickly at Castleton, I believe with the help of IR, and she ran back to Carnforth under her own steam only a few hours later.
     
    RalphW, 10 November 2010
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  2. MarkinDurham

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Thanks, Ralph. I was pretty sure it was, & I've looked it up.

    At least with a Brit it should be a lot easier than getting into the middle cylinder gland on the Scot :)

    As a matter of professional interest, what packing materials are used these days on piston rod glands?
     
    MarkinDurham, 11 November 2010
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  3. Steve

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Depends on the loco/design of gland. Could be gunmetal, cast iron or white metal for metallic packings and probably woven graphited PTFE for soft packings.
     
    Steve, 11 November 2010
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  4. sowerbylad

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Any news on how the remedial work is progressing and a projected date for further testing?

    Regards,

    John.
     
    sowerbylad, 11 November 2010
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  5. 23E

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    70000 "Britannia" at CARNFORTH

    .............
     
    23E, 12 November 2010
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  6. sowerbylad

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Thats good news, thanks for the information. Got a few days holiday booked next week so hope to be out for this if possible.
    Regards,
    John.
     
    sowerbylad, 12 November 2010
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  7. 782sirbrian

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    SG blew a LH piston rod packing on one of the Scarboroughs I was on. It was repaired in half a hour as the loco was watering at York. The fitter said it was made from cast iron.
    If that's all with Brittania it will be an easy fix.

    Brian
     
    782sirbrian, 12 November 2010
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  8. MarkinDurham

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Thanks all for the replies re packings - interesting stuff
     
    MarkinDurham, 12 November 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" - currently at Carnforth

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    19D.3326, 12 November 2010
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  10. 782sirbrian

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" - currently at Carnforth

    I suspected it was more involved than the packing ! otherwise it would have been fixed on the day.

    Brian
     
    782sirbrian, 12 November 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" - currently at Carnforth

    Depends whether you have spare castings to machine up. Not everyone carries a set in their back pocket, just in case. However, other postings suggest that there was a lubrication problem, as well, which was probably the prime cause of the failure and may have led to a scored piston rod. I'm only speculating, though.
     
    Steve, 12 November 2010
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  12. mikestone

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    70013 has been replaced by 60007 on the Dec 3rd Cathedrals express, so no meeting even if 70000 is ready.
     
    mikestone, 14 November 2010
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  13. Matt35027

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    So their first public meeting will be at Victoria on December 22nd. Provided of course both are available.
     
    Matt35027, 14 November 2010
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  14. Dan Hill

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I think 70000 might make this but as for 70013 I've no idea how much progress has been made with it.
     
    Dan Hill, 14 November 2010
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  15. Raimondo

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Regarding 70013, I've just posted an update from the 5305LA on a new thread, but they have withdrawn the loco from the rostered duties in December.

    Looks like we will have to wait for the New Year to see 70000 and 700013 together.
     
    Raimondo, 15 November 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    is there any more news as to how repairs are progressing on both britainias, isnt 70000 due to having another test run early next week?
     
    martin butler, 17 November 2010
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  17. ADB968008

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Would they substitute 70000+70013 with 70000+45305 then ? (please please please A Black 5 and A Black Brit )...
     
    ADB968008, 17 November 2010
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  18. Matt35027

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    44932 I expect
     
    Matt35027, 17 November 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Post from 2010 Steam Tours thread on 25/10/10
     
    Paul42, 17 November 2010
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  20. ADB968008

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    The last two posts quote me happy.
     
    ADB968008, 17 November 2010
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