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  1. Roger_C
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    Leaf springs - to coat or not coat

    Since it is -possible to design a spring which does exactly what is required when lubricated, and utterly impossible to predict how it will...
    Post by: Roger_C, Mar 20, 2024 in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Flying Scotsman

    Only Mk1 corridor stock had Buckeyes, non-corridor suburban stock did not.
    Post by: Roger_C, Oct 6, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Articulated Steam Locomotives of North America

    There is no such thing as a "simple Mallet", although I suppose the term could refer to a Mallet which lacks complexity, or possibly a Mallet...
    Post by: Roger_C, Jan 4, 2023 in forum: International Heritage Railways/Tramways
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    Articulated Steam Locomotives of North America

    It is far from splitting hairs. In the taxonomy of steam locos they are specific terms meaning different things and should be used properly, it is...
    Post by: Roger_C, Jan 3, 2023 in forum: International Heritage Railways/Tramways
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    Articulated Steam Locomotives of North America

    A Big Boy is categorically NOT a Mallet, it is a simple-articulated locomotive. For the record and to correct several other popular Big Boy...
    Post by: Roger_C, Jan 3, 2023 in forum: International Heritage Railways/Tramways
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    Articulated Steam Locomotives of North America

    ALCO had the sole US licence for the Gresley conjugated valve gear and promoted it vigorously in the 1920s as part of its 3-cylinder campaign when...
    Post by: Roger_C, Jan 3, 2023 in forum: International Heritage Railways/Tramways
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    Articulated Steam Locomotives of North America

    Forgive me if I am mistaken, but several of your posts suggest that you may be confusing the terms "Mallet" and "articulated", they are not...
    Post by: Roger_C, Jan 3, 2023 in forum: International Heritage Railways/Tramways
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    Pink engine?!

    I remember it well, very weird even by the standards of the time. If I remember correctly it was for a wall-paper adhesive advertisement.
    Post by: Roger_C, Nov 13, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The 9F as a heritage railway locomotive

    Overhaul costs per mile will be fine if the loco is doing the mileage BR used to do. There is no heritage railway in the UK that could put even a...
    Post by: Roger_C, Aug 20, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The 9F as a heritage railway locomotive

    The East Somerset has done, twice, but had to take them down the branch to Merehead for a good workout. Over 2000 tons as I recall. They are...
    Post by: Roger_C, Aug 20, 2020 in forum: Steam Traction
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    East Somerset Railway

    I have made the ESR trustees aware of this generous offer. Many thanks.
    Post by: Roger_C, Jun 2, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I have made the ESR trustees aware of this generous offer. Many thanks.
    Post by: Roger_C, Jun 2, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    East Somerset Railway

    The crane is privately owned and since it has limited revenue earning potential any overhaul is down to the owner, who sadly is not a wealthy...
    Post by: Roger_C, Jun 24, 2019 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Steam Cranes.

    It's not quite right to say that it was one of only three cranes used on the Martin Mill Military Railway in connection with the construction and...
    Post by: Roger_C, Sep 2, 2016 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Breakdown Cranes

    Not necessarily, I believe that there was a small (5 ton?) engineering crane which remained in service for some time after the disposal of the...
    Post by: Roger_C, Oct 9, 2012 in forum: Photography
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    Lost LNWR Crane

    An interesting post on the WNXX forum this week from someone involved with the crane now it is at CHC:- "... it still looks in a very poor...
    Post by: Roger_C, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Lost LNWR Crane

    No I had missed that thread! Looks like a steam crane converted to diesel later in life. Any photos of (what looks like) the 10RB behind it?...
    Post by: Roger_C, Oct 14, 2011 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Lost LNWR Crane

    The latest Heritage Railway Magazine (Issue 155) reports that the crane has been bought by David Lewis, organiser of the Crewe Heritage Centre...
    Post by: Roger_C, Oct 7, 2011 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Lost LNWR Crane

    I haven't seen that report but it is consistent with the very strong rumours that I have heard. The news couldn't really be better, and Crewe...
    Post by: Roger_C, Sep 6, 2011 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Lost LNWR Crane

    There are moves afoot to bring this crane back into the fold. There is no immediate threat to its survival.
    Post by: Roger_C, Sep 6, 2011 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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