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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by paralaxerror, Jan 12, 2013.

  1. Reading General

    Reading General Part of the furniture

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    drawings
     
  2. sir gilbert claughton

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    that is not so . patterns were created from parts that existed
     
  3. Steve

    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    On what evidence do you base that claim?
     
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    I cant give you evidence .
    this was reported at the time the work was being done , and I never thought there would be a question .

    make of it what you will
     
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    Along with the others above, I've never heard such a story. All magazine articles that I've read and the Duke's website(s) have all talked about recreating the cylinders from the works drawings - there has never been mention of any use of the original as a pattern.


    Keith
     
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    If I were making replacement parts from drawings, and the original parts existed, I would use the original bits as a reference to double check the drawing would actually work.
     
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    Interesting as this conversation is, I had forgotten that I was reading the 563 thread and not the 71000 thread.

    Could I suggest the Mods move this elsewhere?
     
  8. Matt37401

    Matt37401 Nat Pres stalwart

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    My fault for using 71000 as a comparison , I do apologise.
     
  9. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Posts now where they should be.
     
  10. Will RL

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    Interesting email from Ben/Vintage Trains...

    Following completion of overhaul, 71000 is to be based at Tyseley for the duration of its 10 year ticket and will also run under Tyseley’s new TOC as it’s primary operator.
     
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    Be interesting to see if the Wiltshire wisdom will get any more longevity out of the pistons/rings....
     
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    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Also reported in SR this month, along with a suggestion that the Grange will likewise be closely linked with VT's.
     
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    ...... depends whether they nail those slidebars down or not .... ;)
     
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    This is good news. Will be great to see it back on the mainline.
    The email:

    https://t.e2ma.net/message/ceyjn/gt8cml
     
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    With Tyseley's three Castles and a Hall and that 71000 is expected to appear on the Shakespeares along with the more appropriate 6880 maybe Vintage Trains could expand the frequency of the Shakespeares running to Stratford.
     
  17. Midlandsouthern

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    Tyseley could have quite a stable then, castles, halls. 71000 and maybe a grange thrown in too. Bplenty of choice for haulage
     
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    Probably no hope for Kolhapur now.

    Dave
     
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    I would like to see kolhapur out rather than tucked away in bed. a plan for her to lleast come out of hiding. Even if not steam least be able to sit with the 3 other jubilees. Im sure tyseley can confirm of any plan for her
     
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    I suppose VT can't do everything at once. A Kolhapur back on the main line would be a real asset to VT with good RA and far more appropriate on VT excursions to Leicester and York.
     
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