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    Efficient use of Steam

    I think the point is that for the same load and speed they wouldn't use the same amount of steam.
    Post by: Lplus, Jul 19, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Dean Goods Boiler

    You don't seriously think the WIBBLErs (Wouldn't It Be Bloomin' Lovely Eh?) Give a flying fish for the comfort of the crews do you?
    Post by: Lplus, Jun 25, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Flying Scotsman

    The post I quoted referred to "levels" not side clearances. There has also been talk of reducing the height of locos to make them more gauge...
    Post by: Lplus, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Flying Scotsman

    Unless the out of gauge applies to service trains, the costs of any penalties will be far far less than the cost of doing the job of sub base and...
    Post by: Lplus, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    WW2 locomotive building.

    Outside valve gear doesn't need eccentrics, so the question of bearing area doesn't arise. Secondly the valve settings are not disturbed by the...
    Post by: Lplus, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    It seems very likely that this will be the case, at least for the steam section. Given restrictions on space and finance it is inevitable that...
    Post by: Lplus, Jun 3, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Ton up Tornado

    Double negative there...;)
    Post by: Lplus, May 24, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    A2 60532 Blue Peter

    That's impressive. I wonder if they just jacked the frames apart slightly to provide a tiny bit of clearance.
    Post by: Lplus, May 23, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Saint Class 135 ish mph

    First post; Serious claims? maybe, maybe not. If not why even bother to imply such high speeds, it just looks like trolling for arguments.
    Post by: Lplus, May 11, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Saint Class 135 ish mph

    Don't waste your time Jos. The GWR fanboys are totally enamored with the thought of the GWR designers charging up and down the main line like a...
    Post by: Lplus, May 10, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Saint Class 135 ish mph

    This whole thread reminds me of the X files poster "I want to believe"
    Post by: Lplus, May 7, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    111 The Great Bear

    Thanks for the info. Hmmm 21 in cylinders, 6 ft 8 in wheels, 26 in stroke, original bp 200 psi. I make that 24,365 lb tractive effort at 85%...
    Post by: Lplus, May 7, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    111 The Great Bear

    The A2 was designated 8P/6F so seems to have been passenger biased. The Britannia took the principle of " two cylinders unless you can't get...
    Post by: Lplus, May 3, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    111 The Great Bear

    There are some who say even the standard 7MT would have benefited from three cylinders even with 250 psi and 2 x 28 in cylinders. I wonder just...
    Post by: Lplus, May 3, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    8F Cross head nut

    0 bids - and no wonder.
    Post by: Lplus, May 3, 2017 in forum: Links
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    111 The Great Bear

    One loco (2404) did receive an A1 boiler, cartazzi truck and Gresley cab. Interesting idea for the cylinders - they'd have to be pretty darn big...
    Post by: Lplus, May 3, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    111 The Great Bear

    The front end was much more modern than the Raven pacifics as was the basis of the boiler, if not the firebox. The inside bearings on the...
    Post by: Lplus, May 3, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    111 The Great Bear

    Good job the bogie didn't have to be moved forward so that the cylinders were actually behind the rear wheels. Might have been even worse...;):D
    Post by: Lplus, May 2, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LMS Patriot Project Updates

    That depends if you need to make a profit.
    Post by: Lplus, May 1, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Ton up Tornado

    The enthusiast who puts his hand in his pocket for a newbuild is not interested in the development of the steam locomotive per se. He wants a...
    Post by: Lplus, Apr 23, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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