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    Austerity 2-8-0 query

    The Late Mike Romans AKA The Stationmaster on RM Web stated that he was asked to look at a 'strategic reserve' hence the large number of Black 5's...
    Post by: johnofwessex, Jan 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Austerity 2-8-0 query

    Thanks Looking at the comments so far........ The WD cost about £500 or 5% less than the 8F Its a good measure, BUT....... Presumably casting...
    Post by: johnofwessex, Jan 5, 2026 at 7:08 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Austerity 2-8-0 query

    Presumably given the number of 8F's in service there would be an opportunity to improve things based on experience and of course simplify construction
    Post by: johnofwessex, Jan 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Austerity 2-8-0 query

    What about the relationship between the DR class 50 & 52?
    Post by: johnofwessex, Jan 4, 2026 at 6:45 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    Accounting for Steam Locomotives (ex Flying Scotsman thread)

    Is TIA still used on the surviving Bulleid Pacifics and any other Southern loco's still fitted with the kit?
    Post by: johnofwessex, Jan 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM in forum: Steam Traction