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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    I would think so, in theory, except if you put an original exhaust with a rebuilt firebox, you might have some issues due to poor draughting. The...
    Post by: srapley, Nov 24, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    The superheater surface area was reduced a bit, mainly in the header I believe, in order for it to fit into the round smokebox, I don't think the...
    Post by: srapley, Nov 24, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Space between the fire bars I think. Weight diagram for the original quotes 50%, for the rebuilt it came down to 30 something%. The only...
    Post by: srapley, Nov 24, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Nope. The MNs had dampers from day one, though they were modified on rebuilding. The LPs had no dampers to start with, but they were added on...
    Post by: srapley, Nov 24, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Clacton Express Preservation Group - Class 309 EMU

    Location, location, location, as they say, very important for giving your workforce ease of access to undertake restoration/conservation efforts....
    Post by: srapley, Nov 7, 2022 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    The point I didn't mention, but doesn't apply to 72010, is grandfather rights does apply (sort of) to individual locomotives that have maintained...
    Post by: srapley, Apr 28, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    My understanding, informed by the conversations I'm having as part of 35011 GSNLRS, is grandfather rights as a concept only really applies to loco...
    Post by: srapley, Apr 28, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    Very nice! We're going to need one of those for 21c11/35011, this looks like a good recommendation to use Howco when the time comes
    Post by: srapley, Apr 26, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Very interesting post Wayne, well said. With your experience of 34067 on the mainline, is there anything you would change about it that we could...
    Post by: srapley, Apr 20, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Whilst there is a thread dedicated to all things 35011, a lot of what we're discussing here is relevant to all Bulleid pacifics. We also have our...
    Post by: srapley, Apr 20, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    My understanding is a lot of the problems with the oilbath were solved after the MN rebuilding program was complete, either by BR or by the...
    Post by: srapley, Apr 19, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    We're restoring a pacific, not building one... :) Somewhere in the design evolution was a 4-8-2, which I have a model of (look at my profile...
    Post by: srapley, Apr 19, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Thinking it through, I'd suppose it happens in the following way. Loco is stationary, oil drips into pockets. As the loco starts to move, the...
    Post by: srapley, Apr 19, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Excellent explanation
    Post by: srapley, Apr 19, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    The oil fires were predominantly due to two things that weren't the oil bath: the oil from the lubrication of the axle boxes pooling in the BFB...
    Post by: srapley, Apr 17, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    We're not currently eligible for gift aid, as whilst we're a CIC, we're not a registered charity.
    Post by: srapley, Apr 13, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    Can we tempt you to invest in 35011, if you haven't already? https://www.35011gsn.co.uk/shares.html
    Post by: srapley, Apr 13, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    There's suggestion that the surviving original Light Pacifics have used new materials that have helped overcome the chain stretching, I've simply...
    Post by: srapley, Apr 13, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Locomotive Performance & Timing

    That's what I was thinking, but wasn't certain. Thanks!
    Post by: srapley, Apr 13, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Bulleid Pacifics - Past or Present

    When I have the head space (or the deadline to do more on the issue becomes too large!) I'll be having a serious look at the valve gear design,...
    Post by: srapley, Apr 13, 2022 in forum: Steam Traction
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