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  1. LMS2968
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    71000 Matters

    I understand that it was to provide sufficient clearance below the inside cylinders. The LMS Lizzies had their cylinders in the same location but...
    Post by: LMS2968, Aug 23, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    70 years of Rail Tours 1951 to 2021

    75019 & 75027 unknown location with SVRS & MRTS Farewell to B R Steam 28th July 1968 - Carnforth Furness platform. The two with 8F 8773 are at...
    Post by: LMS2968, Aug 13, 2022 in forum: Photography
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    . . . and I thought it was the miracle of science!
    Post by: LMS2968, Aug 10, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Assorted Steam Colour Photos pre 1968

    Naughty! There were three rules when double heading Stanier Pacifics: Two Pacifics coupled together could not run at the head of a train (they...
    Post by: LMS2968, Jul 31, 2022 in forum: Photography
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    71000 Matters

    Nope. To put the bag involved a climb on to the back of the tender.
    Post by: LMS2968, Jul 1, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Progress on newbuild LNWR George the Fifth Class 'Prince George'

    Another question is: do the actual owners of the 'historic' loco want it to sit in a museum largely out of use? Every loco-owning society to which...
    Post by: LMS2968, May 31, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Progress on newbuild LNWR George the Fifth Class 'Prince George'

    If there was play in the wheel bearings, the piston thrusts would give some pivoting with or without the centre bearing, although the degree of...
    Post by: LMS2968, May 28, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Realise a proposed British steam engine

    With a dome?
    Post by: LMS2968, May 28, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Progress on newbuild LNWR George the Fifth Class 'Prince George'

    They didn't cause problems that I'm aware of, but they did, to Derby's eyes, cause extra maintenance. Aligning the bearings would be no more...
    Post by: LMS2968, May 27, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    82045 The way ahead?

    I can't 'like' this. I knew Chris as a personal friend and struggle to believe the news. So long, Chris.
    Post by: LMS2968, May 27, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Progress on newbuild LNWR George the Fifth Class 'Prince George'

    The 0-8-0s were fitted with the centre bearing, and like the passenger engines, its removal was ordered. And yes, they did subsequently suffer...
    Post by: LMS2968, May 27, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    GWR 813 Failure

    26 May 2022 [img] [IMG]
    Post by: LMS2968, May 27, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Progress on newbuild LNWR George the Fifth Class 'Prince George'

    Centre bearing [IMG]
    Post by: LMS2968, May 27, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    GWR 813 Failure

    Given the work required to get at it, would you trust a repaired item and hope it doesn't break again?
    Post by: LMS2968, May 23, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Stroke and Bore

    I think it was four inches? Stanier brought it to the LMS and it was supposed to be applied to the 2-6-0s. In the end, the cylinders were lowered...
    Post by: LMS2968, May 19, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    2999: Lady of Legend

    No, that was Bulleid with the cab roof.
    Post by: LMS2968, May 19, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Stroke and Bore

    'Rocket', like all the engines in the Rainhill Trials had two cylinders, one each side. Some very early engines, such as Trevithick's Pen-y-Daren...
    Post by: LMS2968, May 16, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Liveries!

    Goes well with the teak stock!
    Post by: LMS2968, May 11, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Realise a proposed British steam engine

    It possibly was a selling point, in a way. But to take the LMS 'Coronation Scot': fine if you lived in London or Glasgow, a bit annoying for the...
    Post by: LMS2968, May 10, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    I have to agree there, Andy. I too fired 193 in its SVR days and it wasn't an enjoyable experience. I did though regularly see No. 7 working at...
    Post by: LMS2968, May 9, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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