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    Bluebell Motive Power

    When a very experienced Bulleid fitter (preservation era): 35027, 34072, 34028, 34070; looked into 60163s firebox, he said “what holds up the...
    Post by: twr12, Nov 27, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    71000 Matters

    If I were making replacement parts from drawings, and the original parts existed, I would use the original bits as a reference to double check the...
    Post by: twr12, Nov 26, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    4945!
    Post by: twr12, Nov 21, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    That drawing in “The Black Book” must have created many enemies of Bulleid Valve Gear! The drawing is rubbish and very confusing. It’s easier to...
    Post by: twr12, Nov 16, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    The reverser on an original Bulleid Pacific is fine to access for maintenance. It is mounted high up on the inside of the l/h main frame plate...
    Post by: twr12, Nov 15, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Great Central Railway General Matters

    New management structure New Light Railway Order New SMS
    Post by: twr12, Nov 11, 2017 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Great Central Railway General Matters

    New management structure New Light Railway Order New SMS
    Post by: twr12, Nov 11, 2017 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    73096

    I think there are a few conspiracy theories knocking about!
    Post by: twr12, Nov 10, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Chester Christmas Cracker with 60163 - 25/11/17

    WCR have not “taken over” Northern Belle. Belmond have sold the Northern Belle to a new company part owned by David Smith, who is indeed the...
    Post by: twr12, Nov 4, 2017 in forum: What's Going On
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Nine Elms probably closer to France than Yorkshire!
    Post by: twr12, Nov 3, 2017 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Soufflé even more critical to not open the oven door to check progress......
    Post by: twr12, Nov 3, 2017 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Brighton Atlantic: 32424 Beachy Head

    Everyone is entitled to their opinions, whether their opinions are right or wrong is a different matter.
    Post by: twr12, Oct 29, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Brighton Atlantic: 32424 Beachy Head

    Yep, the driver and fireman combination can have more of an effect on economy that what the loco is. The worst thing for 34070’s economy is when...
    Post by: twr12, Oct 28, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Brighton Atlantic: 32424 Beachy Head

    41312 running at Swanage Railway doesn’t use any less coal and water than 31806, 34070 & 80104 doing the same job.
    Post by: twr12, Oct 28, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    It’s a shame fundraising for loco restoration can’t be done by fining anyone who wibbles on about the livery!
    Post by: twr12, Oct 26, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacific boiler pressure

    Considering how powerful Bulleid Pacifics are at 250 psi, they must have been complete animals at 280psi!
    Post by: twr12, Oct 26, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LSWR T3 563

    Probably more interesting than what colour to paint the T3.
    Post by: twr12, Oct 25, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Edward Thompson: Wartime C.M.E. Discussion

    I’m not bothering to read this thread past the title; I have no opinion as to the ability of Edward Thompson, but I do think his biggest problem...
    Post by: twr12, Oct 20, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Swanage Railway General Discussion

    Maybe back in the day when locos were hauled up uneven ramps onto a standard height trailer deck over a steep joint. These days, all of the...
    Post by: twr12, Oct 17, 2017 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    35018 British India Line

    I expect the need for the train engine to be on top of the assisting engine on gWR came about due to the arcane rules of “seniority” of drivers. A...
    Post by: twr12, Oct 14, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
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