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Britannia off the road at the NVR

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Jamie C. Steel, Feb 23, 2013.

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  1. Sunnieboy

    Sunnieboy New Member

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    Just for clarification, three attempts were made using wood blocks and fishplates. By this time it was getting very close to the points. To continue using blocks/fishplates would have risked damaging the track.

    In addition by this time it was around 5pm and getting dark.

    The crane is a steam crane that could have traveled on the track very close to the engine and would appear to me to be a simple lift at the front of the engine.

    I am NOT an expert on lifting just my guess.
     
    Sunnieboy, Feb 26, 2013
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    richards Part of the furniture

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    Video (not mine) showing unsuccessful attempts to re-rail using blocks/fishplates - fast forward to 8'00" if the link below doesn't do that for you:

    http://youtu.be/z7hcA6PMZ7k?t=8m

    Richard
     
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