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  1. R.W. Grant
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    A question about the Kings

    I might be "stepping in it" for asking but is this Victoria bridge the large one designed by Brunel? Tried looking it up online and the only...
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Feb 7, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    A question about the Kings

    Thanks for the reply. Is axle loading due to weight of rails on certain routes or bridge & overpass weight limits? Branchlines were certainly out...
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Feb 4, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    A question about the Kings

    +1
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Feb 4, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    A question about the Kings

    This question arises from what I have read about the great King class locomotives. Were the Kings derivatives of the Castle class and if so, were...
    Thread by: R.W. Grant, Feb 4, 2017, 37 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    Any ideas on this loco class

    Thanks for the info. I went to youtube my standby source for video and it was nice to see the old girl in splendid paint and chugging along with...
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Jan 26, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Any ideas on this loco class

    I would think the sparse cab was a real joy to be in during cold wet weather especially when running in reverse. Did any of that class make it...
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Jan 25, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado Paddington/Penzance 29/05/17

    How many operational Deltics are out there?
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Jan 7, 2017 in forum: What's Going On
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    Where does the best (and worst) coal come from?

    It is largely "smoke & whistle" here in the USA. It is a new young crowd these days and they do not remember or have for that matter ever seen a...
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Jan 1, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Where does the best (and worst) coal come from?

    A GWR Castle at speed - 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe racing alongside the M5 This you tube video is very impressive to me, Do not know how many...
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Dec 27, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Where does the best (and worst) coal come from?

    Yes, at least in my Grandfather's day. There is always the exception depending what a given operator decides to put into the whistle cord. I would...
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Dec 27, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Where does the best (and worst) coal come from?

    Hello Paul. I would add in reference to N&W 611 laying down much smoke, it is a pretty common practice when doing a photo runby to put on a smoke...
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Dec 26, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Where does the best (and worst) coal come from?

    Thank you Ray, I thought Welsh Steam Coal was not very available but at least you do have some of the "good stuff" to run on. May I assume that...
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Dec 26, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Where does the best (and worst) coal come from?

    Just a basic question about what fuels your many steam locomotives Dick
    Thread by: R.W. Grant, Dec 26, 2016, 86 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    Leander on Lickey

    Thanks very much for the responses Gents. I should have realized that by the time fire passes through the entire length of the boiler flame would...
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Dec 9, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Leander on Lickey

    [MEDIA] Just watched this older vid of Leander climbing Lickey Bank solo. Anyone remember how many coaches behind her tender? Also watched a 2016...
    Thread by: R.W. Grant, Dec 8, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    Padd to Rdg 1960

    Nick, thanks for the info. As I understand it the double chimney & added superheater tubes on Castles made a noticeable difference.
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Dec 5, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Padd to Rdg 1960

    Another oldie from "the day". In regard to size and assignments the Castles & Halls seem to be similar. I have been looking for but not observed...
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Dec 4, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
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    29/11/2016 Cathedrals Express to Salisbury

    Steam locomotives never disappoint even at distance!
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Dec 2, 2016 in forum: What's Going On
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    58023 Restarted

    year of manufacture? How much work was needed on the prime mover before startup? That's good for any old locomotive to wake up again! What is her HP?
    Post by: R.W. Grant, Nov 30, 2016 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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