In France the AAATV did trials with their 141R 840 to make it run on bio fuel instead of the usual Fioul lourd. The product is called Dertal 600,...
Interesting to read. Could you likewise expand on how the garratts compare to each other or is there less of a difference between them?
I am comparing ergonomics, i am not talking about steam efficiency. And for the record, yes i do know quite a bit about French steam, do you? You...
O.T. but: Ergonomics? The French? They cared even less for ergonomics than the GWR ;-). The advent of the 141R must 've caused quite a shock with...
They are not that similar. The 29 is about 10 tons heavier, has bar frames, larger weels, slightly bigger cylinders, a worthington feedwater pump,...
Without the smoke deflectors (the first batch was originally delivered without smoke deflectors) the resemblance to a P2 is even greater. I was...
This year’s Steam Train Festival will be held at Maldegem, Belgium, on Saturday and Sunday 4th and 5th of May, 2019. There will be 7 locos in...
This year’s steam festival, will be held at Maldegem, Belgium, on Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th of May, 2018. [IMG] Planning is now almost...
This year’s steam festival, will be held at Maldegem, Belgium, on Saturday and Sunday 30th of April and 1st of May, 2016. The theme of the...
Hello All, WD196 was out in the sun again a few days ago. The boiler inspector came along for an unofficial visit and was happy with the result....
This year’s steam festival held at Maldegem, Belgium, will be a three day event on 1st, 2nd and 3rd of May, 2015. The festival is themed to...
Hello all, Restoration-work has been progressing on WD196 "Errol Lonsdale". We 've had some good news from the boiler-inspector . Besides 4 rows...
One of our steamloco's La Meuse 0-6-0 T "Bébert" departs Maldegem in the coming week to participate in the "Fete de la vapeur 2013" in the "Baie...
Hello everyone, The annual steam festival will be held at Maldegem, Belgium, on Saturday and Sunday 4th and 5th of May , 2013. Special...
The Maldegem Steam Festival 2012 was a succes in spite of the poor weather. Pictures can be found on: Nieuwe pagina 1 Stoomfestival in Maldegem...
The annual steam festival will be held at Maldegem, Belgium, on Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th of May , 2012. The main attraction this year...
Indeed, how strange it sounds but infact for many parts of england its faster to get to Belgium then South Devon
Don't worry, the loco is going to a good home and restoration will begin in a couple years time once other projects are finished. More...
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