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  1. Dave Williams
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    Wadebridge overhaul Progress

    Our sponsor Alex was over to see progress of the overhaul today at Riley's works at Haywood For those who have not been following, on FB. The...
    Thread by: Dave Williams, May 25, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    Southwold Railway

    Saw this,...
    Post by: Dave Williams, Apr 3, 2023 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
  4. Dave Williams
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    I see on the SR WC/BB drawing the “radius of minimum curve is 5 3/4 chains,
    Post by: Dave Williams, Jan 12, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    The overhaul of, 34007 has started at Riley's works in Haywood [IMG] https://fb.watch/fzakmpTZM5/...
    Post by: Dave Williams, Sep 15, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Graham Stacey photos

    Please can help me find a contact for Graham Stacey as we have lost contact with him as we would like to use one of his photos of 34007 pulling...
    Thread by: Dave Williams, Jul 13, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: BR era (from 1948)
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    Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News

    Please could I ask if the new bridge will be raised to ensure it will not be at risk of being hit by road traffic?
    Post by: Dave Williams, Jun 28, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  8. Dave Williams
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    I believe it is called Timms section.
    Post by: Dave Williams, Apr 21, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Reality check?
    Post by: Dave Williams, Apr 20, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
  10. Dave Williams
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Post by: Dave Williams, Apr 20, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
  11. Dave Williams
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Just for info this general arrangement drawing is of the first batch of ten MN valve gear. It was used in all subsequent publicity.
    Post by: Dave Williams, Apr 16, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    I found this company you could ask to see if they could roll the Timms spring section for you....
    Post by: Dave Williams, Mar 16, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    I would say that most of the locos of the steam locos out on the mainline are running on whitemetal bearings and do not see they have issues with...
    Post by: Dave Williams, Mar 15, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    The locos when built by BR were fitted with roller bearings when you could buy the cannon boxes and bearings off the shelf from Timkin and SKF and...
    Post by: Dave Williams, Mar 14, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Please could I ask if there is a real need to fit roller bearings for the mileage the loco will do in service?
    Post by: Dave Williams, Mar 14, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    S&D Railway Trust

    The shed would give dry and secure storage for all the out of use stock and projects so freeing up space elsewhere.
    Post by: Dave Williams, Nov 26, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    S&D Railway Trust

    I thought the Meon valley stub site would good place for shed like the one at Bodmin Parkway which I think has no power or floor and just strictly...
    Post by: Dave Williams, Nov 25, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    There are drivers and there are screwdrivers ;)
    Post by: Dave Williams, Sep 17, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Draughting arrangements for Bulleid Pacifics including the Giesl ejector

    When I helped set up the current 35011 group the objective was to restore it to as it was in 1959 before it was modified but keep things like the...
    Post by: Dave Williams, Apr 4, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Please can I ask all shareholders in Wadebridge 34007 Locomotive Ltd to contact us via the website if they have not received the newsletter and...
    Post by: Dave Williams, Apr 4, 2021 in forum: Steam Traction
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