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Lowmac Wagon at Peak Rail

Discussion in 'Heritage Rolling Stock' started by sleepermonster, Mar 10, 2009.

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  1. sleepermonster

    sleepermonster Member

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    The van behind is a shark; I'm afraid I've no idea what the difference from an oyster is.

    Tim
     
    sleepermonster, Mar 30, 2009
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  2. Ploughman

    Ploughman Part of the furniture

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    Ex a lot of things.
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    Near where the 3 Ridings meet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Differences between Oysters and Sharks.
    Weights as stated previously 16t Oyster 20t Shark
    Lengths both 24' 5" Overall
    Both 9' wheelbase
    Verandahs Oyster 3' 3 7/8" / Shark 4' 1 7/8"
    Body Oyster 9' 2" / Shark 8' 2"

    There is a 3rd variant the Cockle with ploughs between the wheels and another totally different one at the KESR
    I believe only 9 Oysters were built 1948 - 49 in 2 lots
    Any other queries I will be glad to help. I am involved with the current overhaul of a Shark at the NYMR.
    If you can find a copy try "BRITISH RAILWAYS BRAKEVANS AND BALLAST PLOUGHS" by Eric Gent published by HMRS
    ISBN 0-902835-16-5
     
    Ploughman, Mar 31, 2009
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  3. scooter boy

    scooter boy New Member

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    anyone have any idea how many oysters made it to preservation? I've only come accross one,based at the yeovil railway centre
     
    scooter boy, Apr 1, 2009
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  4. Bestieboy

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    993706 Yeovil Railway Centre
    993707 Churnet Valley Railway
    993708 East Lancashire Railway

    Steve
     
    Bestieboy, Apr 2, 2009
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  5. Bestieboy

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    Bestieboy, Apr 2, 2009
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  6. scooter boy

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    many thanks
     
    scooter boy, Apr 2, 2009
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  7. cct man

    cct man Part of the furniture

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    See you Saturday scooter boy?

    Regards
    Chris
     
    cct man, Apr 2, 2009
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