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David Mylchreest liked 60044's post in the thread Oil Firing.
It is a very long time since I made up any ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, and if I remember correctly it was only about 10/v/v in water - if memory serves me correctly that would be about 20% proof, which I don't believe is regarded as...
Aug 11, 2026 at 7:41 PM -
Jamessquared liked Kje7812's post in the thread Oil Firing.
Ethylene glycol is very hygroscopic and thus absorb water readily. Unless you are careful with storage, it will quickly gain a significant water content, which isn't good for combustion.
Aug 11, 2026 at 7:41 PM -
Jamessquared replied to the thread Brighton Belle update.
Ah yes, I remember Gravetye Manor. She was superb in the silent era - the equal of Lilian Gish, some say - but never managed the transition to the talkies and today is largely forgotten ... Tom
Aug 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM -
LMS2968 liked Kje7812's post in the thread Oil Firing.
Ethylene glycol is very hygroscopic and thus absorb water readily. Unless you are careful with storage, it will quickly gain a significant water content, which isn't good for combustion.
Aug 11, 2026 at 7:26 PM -
bluetrain liked Petra Wilde's post in the thread Fire Risk.
I only agree to a limited extent, sadly. Yes, more intense rain will happen eventually and for the UK, climate change predictions suggest wetter winters are statistically likely. But there is still the practical question of when and where things...
Aug 11, 2026 at 7:19 PM -
Mark Thompson replied to the thread Brighton Belle update.
(Assumes Alistair Sim manner) "Oh dear God!"
Aug 11, 2026 at 7:17 PM -
26D_M liked LittleRedTrain's post in the thread RTC 2026.
Received the following in an e-mail from RTC today: [ATTACH] I'd say this sails very close to the edge of 'mis-selling' given that the chances of steam haulage are, barring a major monsoon, slim to nil, and the vintage trams haven't been running...
Aug 11, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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5944 liked LittleRedTrain's post in the thread RTC 2026.
Received the following in an e-mail from RTC today: [ATTACH] I'd say this sails very close to the edge of 'mis-selling' given that the chances of steam haulage are, barring a major monsoon, slim to nil, and the vintage trams haven't been running...
Aug 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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twr12 replied to the thread Swanage Railway General Discussion.
My main memory of the summer of 1976 was breaking my right arm!
Aug 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM -
SECR 65 liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
An overall view of the next few weeks is: Weekdays (Tuesday-Friday) will have 33108 out with Set A, plus 65/72 on brake van rides at Sheffield Park. Weekends and bank holidays will have 33108 out with Set A, the Hastings DEMU running as Set B,...
Aug 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM -
Kje7812 replied to the thread Oil Firing.
Ethylene glycol is very hygroscopic and thus absorb water readily. Unless you are careful with storage, it will quickly gain a significant water content, which isn't good for combustion.
Aug 11, 2026 at 6:52 PM -
RailWest liked 35B's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
So the land purchase bill trebles, and the railway then has to manage enforcement of any covenants if there's an attempt to breach them. The issue is a simple and hypothetical one to do with one particular site, while the Trust has the ability...
Aug 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM -
lynbarn liked Miff's post in the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.
@lynbarn - the Vale of Rheidol did that in a number of places, to prevent or remove forestry plantations spoiling the view. However this was only possible with the help of their incredibly rich benefactor (Peter 'X' Rampton - who was once...
Aug 11, 2026 at 6:40 PM
