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West Somerset Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by gwr4090, Nov 15, 2007.

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  1. nick813

    nick813 Well-Known Member Loco Owner

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    post deleted as very controversial!
    Would be really kicking a Hornets nest.......

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    .................................spoilsport............:D
     
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    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Please see #744 and#746. Been covered already.
     
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    On the contrary there was no mention of the suggestion that either was a vanity project in those two posts. Therefore, IMHO, a reasoned, and reasonable, rebuttal of the allegation was in order. :)
     
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    Whoose name appears on the rental/lease documentation for Brunell House BL WSRA or PLC.?

    DJB.
     
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    Just finished 2 days back to back on 3850. Sadly my last 2 turns firing this fine engine. Yes the ride behind is a bit jerky, it's a freight loco for goodness sake, but a great plodder.
    If it feels jerky behind you should try it of the footplate at 25 mph, particularly when running tender first! :)
    I for one will miss the old girl and hope to see her return one day, I know the door is open to the possibility so fingers crossed.:Jawdrop:
     
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    I was in a carriage behind it today and it certainly was a jerky ride. I heard several passengers complaining about "the poor driving". :( Nevertheless a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon out with glorious weather and wonderful countryside. I noticed Robin White hard at work clearing her garden of foliage next to Stogumber Station. A very pleasant contrast to what is going on behind the scenes. :)
     
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    I appreciate 3850 is a freight loco and that some people love it but if the ride is jerky and someone like me, a bit of a railway nut, avoids it wherever possible because it makes me feel queasy, how many of our valuable fare-paying passengers simply walk away, not to return to any steam railway, because they assume that all steam trains have that effect?
     
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  12. Martin Perry

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    I thought that the jerky ride could be mitigated by loosening off the shackle a bit?
     
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    It certainly loosened my shackle on Saturday...
     
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    Re 3850, over tightening the shackle does not help with the jerky ride.
    My advice for those seeking smoother passage is always to sit at the back of the train.
    I will however be sure to tell the driver about his poor driving the next time I see him!!! I should add that we were not assisted yesterday by a sticky DA valve on the brakevan which was dropping train-pipe vacuum like a stone on some occasions and causing a bit of drag.
     
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    Can I ask, was there some question of the S&D Trust lease not being renewed or was that the D&EG....vague memory in my head
     
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    There was talk about the S&D Trust lease not been renewed about 3 years ? ago and using their site as the PW depot to free up Dunster to return it as a goods yard for the vintage wagons.
     
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    In my experience it tends to happen when coasting down a grade when the speed is in the 20-25 MPH range.
    I remember all the 42XX tank loco's also behaving like this.
    But I can not remember 3850 doing it when fresh from overhaul, it will be interesting to see if the SVR 28XX does it at the gala.
     
    NOTFORME_99, Sep 8, 2015
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  18. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    It does.....
     
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    2857 does present the same for and aft movement, thanks to the long throw in common with all the gw 8 coupled locos ( I would guess the Night Owl will not have such an issue as I understand they were balanced for high speed running?). '57 isn't as bad as some I have experienced (3802 and 2807 especially noticeable of the 28/38's in my experience) but she's bad enough to be last choice for the Severn Valley limited turn on account of all the wasted soup!
     
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    At least you get there with it though.
     
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