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    Leaf springs - to coat or not coat

    Hi all, I would be interested in peoples' experiences/recommendations regarding coating of leaf springs (or not). I guess for the majority of...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Mar 18, 2024, 9 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Supplier for spring rubbers?

    Hi All, Does anybody know of a supplier that can provide spring damper rubbers, in this case for SR PMV springs? Many thanks in advance for any...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Jun 4, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Copper pipe suppliers

    Hi all, Was wondering who people go to for loco copper pipe supply these days? Any pointers gratefully appreciated. Thanks James On behalf...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Aug 28, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    LMS Van - long shot request

    Hi all, I appreciate that this may be something of a long shot, but does anybody out there have or know of the existance of a drawing for the...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Jul 12, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Possible Diesel Tyres for sale on e-bay

    With apologies for the gratuitous plug, but the London Midland Society (4123) has four tyres for sale on e-bay. See:...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Nov 5, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Tyres for sale on e-bay

    With apologies for the gratuitous plug, but the London Midland Society (4123) has four tyres for sale on e-bay. See:...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Nov 5, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    4F No. 4123

    People may be interested to know that the new tender frames (inner and outer) for the London Midland Society's 4F No.4123 were delivered to the...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Feb 12, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    Metal spinners for smokebox doors

    Hi all, Anybody got names of places that can spin smokebox doors? (and other large round bits) There was allegedly a place in Rotherham, but the...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Mar 27, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Wooden Box Van for sale

    Hi all, The London Midland Society - restoring 4F No. 4123 at the AVR in Bristol, has a wooden box van for sale. Please see here for further...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Jan 4, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    UAT

    Me again, Does anybody have recommendations/contacts for Ultrasonic Axle Testing companies? Thanks in advance for any info. James
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Sep 2, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Tender Tyre profiles

    Folks, I am seeking peoples' advice/experience regarding tender wheel profiles for three axle tenders. Is it customary to use a different...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Sep 2, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Spring Steel Suppliers?

    Hi All, Does anybody know of a supplier/stockist of Spring steel - specifically 1.25" x 0.875" rectaungular section - 2 OFF 14' lengths in EN 47...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, May 22, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    LMS/Midland Lubrication Fittings

    Hi, Does anybody have patterns or drawings for the following LMS/midland lubrication fittings to suit a 4F? 135 Degree oil connector:...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Oct 11, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Armstrong Oiler pads - How long do they last

    Does anybody have any feedback (good or bad) about the life expectancy of armstrong oiler pads? i.e. how long they can be expected to last in...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Aug 23, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Spring Re-tempering

    Currently looking at options for getting some leaf springs re-tempered. Anybody have and experiences good/bad of Tested Spring Co or Owen...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Aug 7, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Tender journal scrapping size questions

    I have some questions in relation to scrapping size of tender wheel axle journals; if you've never been invovled in wheels & axles, then look...
    Thread by: mcjlf1, Aug 5, 2007, 24 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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