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LMS Brake Van at NRM Shildon

Discussion in 'Heritage Rolling Stock' started by DLPG, Mar 5, 2011.

  1. DLPG

    DLPG New Member Loco Owner

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    Durham Locomotive Preservation groups LMS built brake Van is now in service at the NRM Shildon thanks to our group of hardworking volunteers. It's first steam hauled service will be on the 12th & 13th March 2011 behind Furness No20 at the Model Mania event. Please come along to support the event. There will be Model Railway layouts of various gauges, trade stalls and other model displays. Entry to the event is completely free!


    The groups efforts are currently on display within the NRM Shildon (See Below).

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    More information on our group can be found at www.wrlpg.com​
     
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  2. Hunslet2411

    Hunslet2411 New Member

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    Lovely job well done! Have you fitted a vacuum cylinder to it at all? Or is it operating through piped with something else?
     
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  3. Anthony Coulls

    Anthony Coulls Well-Known Member

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    It's a swinger and will run between the loco and a fitted van. Will be nice to see it out next weekend.
     
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