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GWR 813

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by nick813, May 16, 2016.

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  1. nick813

    nick813 Well-Known Member Loco Owner

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    The locomotive is looking more like a locomotive!

    https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/

    The saddle tank has been lined.
    First boiler test due within the next few weeks.


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    Good news.

    I'm curious, are the tanks supposed to be lined, or even lettered?
     
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    They are not lined though? They shouldn't though but lettered yes ;)
     
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    nick813 Well-Known Member Loco Owner

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    Hello,
    Sorry, I meant the inside of the tank has been lined....to stop any future leaks!

    I must learn to be more precise!


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    Jimc Part of the furniture

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    That's what I thought you meant. Honestly, the paint/livery obsession is getting worse...
     
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    Oh Lol now I'm with you :)
     
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    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    NCB Black would be nice for a variation mind.......;):D
     
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    Excellent news indeed - hope to see it on the GWSR one day again too:

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  9. nick813

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    hello
    as to what colour to paint the locomotive......
    there were rumours that it would be painted Port Talbot Black!.......
    However back to GWR colours....which will add to the considerable overhaul bill....£200K plus.
    To hire the locomotive you need to get in contact with SVR Engineering.
    There is quite an art to fire/drive this little beastie.....!
    I do wonder what the loco would look like fully lined out.........;)
     
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    nick813 Well-Known Member Loco Owner

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    The Sales stand will be attending the GWSR Gala at the end of this month!
    Speak to Pat Goss....

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    Not half as big as the bill would be to return her to a Port Talbot era appearance I suspect. Cab/bunker/shorten frames/safety valves/smokebox door are the obvious ones aren't they?

    According to GWW the original Port Talbot livery was lined out chocolate, which would certainly be unusual.
     
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    Any chance of getting 813 and 1501 both in NCB livery together? :)
     
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    ......the loco has passed its Steam test, waiting for the rods to be finished and painted.......



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    I had the pleasure of seeing it the other day...in disguise.... 813.jpg
     
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    I also saw 85 at Haworth..two Welsh locos, one in steam and the other nearly so..... special.
     
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    And the other side...
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    The rods have been machined and fitted to the locomotive.
    Photographs on FB yesterday afternoon showed in Locomotive in steam.

    Possible mechanical testing imminent!


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    GWR 813 moved today under her own power for the first time in 6 years!
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    Nice to see 813 back, there's no truth in the story it's to auto train fitted is there? ;););)
     
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