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  1. class8mikado liked std tank's post in the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.

    Patterns for the bogie and pony truck wheels are owned by BRSLOG members. No one has patterns for the driving wheels of any Standard classes other than those for 82045.

    Apr 26, 2024 at 12:31 PM

  2. class8mikado replied to the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.

    No doubt BR produced a completely new work up for the wheels based on LMS practice rather than ask for some drawings from Doncaster to re work...

    Apr 26, 2024 at 12:29 PM

  3. class8mikado replied to the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.

    Dont recall any Standard 5,7, or 8 needing a new wheel and therefore a pattern - could it be an original ?

    Apr 26, 2024 at 11:43 AM

  4. class8mikado replied to the thread Jacobite 2024.

    Thanks, that explains the ventilator grill...

    Apr 25, 2024 at 1:26 PM

  5. class8mikado replied to the thread Jacobite 2024.

    2 CDL mark 2's, Think the leading coach may be a 'Support ' coach... That a generator /brake at the back ?

    Apr 25, 2024 at 12:37 PM

  6. class8mikado replied to the thread BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread.

    Would be surprised if this material was not more widely employed on all ex BR locos, regardless of grouping origin, especially so on ex. LMS locos....

    Apr 24, 2024 at 9:13 AM

  7. class8mikado replied to the thread Loco 76017.

    Bradford portion of the west riding usually a B1, could be a fairburn Tank.

    Apr 22, 2024 at 2:11 PM

  8. class8mikado replied to the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    Indeed, smiled and nodded at the Hengist open day but i dont think you recognised me... but it has been a long time.

    Apr 22, 2024 at 9:40 AM

  9. class8mikado replied to the thread A2 60532 Blue Peter.

    You couldnt light anything up here even if the drain cocks had flamethrowers fitted.....

    Apr 22, 2024 at 9:36 AM

  10. class8mikado replied to the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    Nothing apart from the means to pay for it. Now it would have to include CDL , retention tanks.

    Apr 22, 2024 at 9:32 AM

  11. class8mikado replied to the thread P2 Locomotive Company and related matters.

    Dont forget the integral water tanks piped through to the tender...

    Apr 22, 2024 at 9:31 AM
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