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Bardic or Oil?

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by guard_jamie, Sep 3, 2012.

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What Lamp do you own and use when volunteering?

Poll closed Oct 23, 2012.

  1. Bardic

    23 vote(s)
    79.3%

  2. Oil/Paraffin

    5 vote(s)
    17.2%

  3. Other

    1 vote(s)
    3.4%
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  1. jtx

    jtx Well-Known Member

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    Oil lamp. It was used as the P. Way gang's main shunting lamp for 20 years and I have used it and been guided by it in all weathers. Shunting maybe thirty wagons in Eardington Siding on a rainy December night on the 1 in 100 gradient, it was crystal clear to me as driver. Using it, it had the added advantage of keeping your hand warm! I have restored it now, but still use it if I am on a night turn, however, I need a new burner as the ratchet on the wick adjuster has worn. Anyone know where I can get any?
     
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    For engine prepping in the dark hours, I use a LED head torch. It's brilliant and it leaves both hands free, one for cork, one for feeder. I bought a flare lamp off ebay earlier this year and I sometimes use it for fun, although self - immolation is a definite risk, particularly when underneath on a Stephenson Link engine!
     
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