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  1. baldric
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    Valve fitted on large GW frieght engines to moderate the application of the brake

    3822 is not fitted with this and 7202 won't be either, I believe that when they left Barry these valves had been removed by the scrap man. I have...
    Post by: baldric, Jul 5, 2013 in forum: Locomotive M.I.C.
  3. baldric
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    Just How Fast will Bittern Go?

    Just checked and should be as you say,+-2mph, not near 10% at this speed.
    Post by: baldric, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    Just How Fast will Bittern Go?

    I agree, I have not got the relevant document to hand but I am certain that speedos on railway vehicles have to be calibrated to a tighter...
    Post by: baldric, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    Toddington...an observation

    From memory there were 2 sizes of GWR roundel, 12" and 14", the smaller meant for tanks, the larger on tenders, although I would not be surprised...
    Post by: baldric, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The gwr combined ejector as fitted to steam braked engines

    I can't see a release valve in that drawing, but there is a union for the pipe to the reservoir as also seen in the photo.
    Post by: baldric, May 10, 2013 in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Auto-working fitted loco currently in ticket.

    Add the steam railmotor to the list.
    Post by: baldric, Mar 6, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Locomotives with WW1 ROD service

    At Didcot there are a couple of WW2 items, one of the coaches was converted to an ambulace coach, I can't remeber which one, but is locally known...
    Post by: baldric, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    6023

    From the GWS facebook page The plan is for 6023 to remain on the Great Central to accumulate some running time, but is expected back at Didcot in...
    Post by: baldric, Jan 28, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Statistics for Mainline Steam 2012

    Which ever method you use it should be the same for all trips that are shuttles/repeat in the same day.
    Post by: baldric, Dec 21, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    Railmotor on the Liskeard-Looe branch?

    The support crew would like to see a trireme.
    Post by: baldric, Nov 17, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
  12. baldric
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    Railmotor on the Liskeard-Looe branch?

    This is also in one of the books about railmotors, along with the fact that alot of the failures are because of leaking tubes, the cold air on the...
    Post by: baldric, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    Railmotor on the Liskeard-Looe branch?

    Been through Bodmin to crossover at Lostwishiel so all go for this weekend.
    Post by: baldric, Nov 9, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    6619

    Post by: baldric, Nov 8, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
  15. baldric
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    Railmotor on the Liskeard-Looe branch?

    I can confirm that it is running on the 18th now. Further details should appear on the GWS website.
    Post by: baldric, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    Railmotor on the Liskeard-Looe branch?

    I would say not a great deal as the boiler is insulated and there are walls between you and the boiler, but then I don't often travel in the coach...
    Post by: baldric, Oct 15, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    Railmotor on the Liskeard-Looe branch?

    It does have steam heat that seems to be quite good when checked the other week.
    Post by: baldric, Oct 15, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
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    GWR Dean Goods, County Tank, Class 4300 Mogul & Class 4700

    Simple reason, cost vs available funds........
    Post by: baldric, Oct 9, 2012 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Railmotor on the Liskeard-Looe branch?

    See Didcot Railway Centre | News | Latest News
    Post by: baldric, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: What's Going On
  20. baldric
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    Class 08 shunters

    Your photo of 08 604 captioned as at an unknown location is at the top of the yard at Didcot.
    Post by: baldric, Aug 28, 2012 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Chinor coach fire

    Does anyne know what the coach was that was destroyed? BBC News - Chinnor train carriage fire police arrest teenagers At least the caught...
    Thread by: baldric, Aug 3, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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