Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

Keep up at the back!

When discussing proper engines, clarity is enhanced by not using those strange BR numbers ...



Tom

 

Now this can open up a whole can of worms. Does that mean that 73082, 75027, etc are not proper locomotives?

 

As I get older and less fit, the strengths of 80151 are slowly winning me round …

Tom

 

If members on here had a choice of a LMS class five or a Standard class 5 which one would they prefer to drive or fire.

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Since it’s been a fair few years now. Here’s a photo of 73096 going back to 2010 at Stable lane.

 

Peter Smith who has taken both over the S&D says Standard 5

Which makes sense

 

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Plug the loco in overnight to warm up the boiler, light the oil burners in the morning, away you go!

 

Std 5. Better layout, bigger wheels, otherwise just as free steaming etc. also has roller bearings so easier to prep.

 

I believe the frames did go in Ropley works for a short amount of time before CanPac took priority. In some recent pictures I think the frames of 92212 can be seen inside the works again so not sure where it stands currently.

 

I've not fired either so I'd take whatever I'm given!

 

I must admit, i found the std 5 an easier engine the cab layout was better, the std 4 tanks are probally the most suitable engines for preserved line use,

 

73096 was bought by the MHR PLC in 2017.

 

In the same time frame as every other overhaul / repair: Ready when it's ready.
Seriously though, there is a lot of work to do yet.
Pat

 

Isn't 30925 back at York?

 

Even when I was fit a Standard would always be a preferred choice. I like to think I’m not daft.

 

Standard 5 every time

 

It appears she was sold to an individual last year and remains at Ropley.

 

I’ve 7 Black 5’s under my belt but never had a BR Cl.5. Even so, based on my experience with other Standards (9 in total) I’d go for a Standard 5 any day.

 

An interesting development. Will she remain at the Watercress Line?

 

I found my short time on the footplate 73096 was the easier loco to fire compared to the other locos that were in service at the time.