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Coal firing on the Vale of Rheidol?

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by 89c, Dec 1, 2011.

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  1. JacSGWR

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    Knowing that No.8 has had a newly designed ashpan and No.9 will have the same, what will happen to the old ashpans all three Rheidol tanks carried?
     
    JacSGWR, Feb 8, 2012
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    Oil firing is now a thing of the past on the Vale of Rheidol Railway.

    Over the winter 2011 / 12, No 8 Llywelyn was converted back to coal firing and No 9 Prince of Wales likewise this winter.

    No 9 made its first moves on Friday evening hauling a test train to check the efficiency of the spark arrestor, providing a rare opportunity for some night photography at Aberystwyth. It last ran on coal in 1980 and should enter passenger service later this month.

    Pictures: Timeline Photos | Facebook
     
    rheidol, Apr 14, 2013
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    Great stuff, look forward to seeing it past my office window! Now, how about No7!!!
     
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    Keep your eyes pealed - it should be in passenger service later this week.

    As for No 7 Owain Glyndwr - It is on the 'to do list' . . .
     
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    No9 in service today and very nice it looks too!
     
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