The main reason why the SR Pacifics were declined by the GE Section, and possibly the LMR too, was that in a time of difficulties in recruiting...
Yes, I remember that, although why the SR would need more Class 8P Pacifics was less than clear.
You're right that the engines which get built are those which attract the money, and while the train spotter mentality of big passenger types with...
Yes, a lot of what we have is simply because it was left over in Barry, so the variety was a bit restricted. Big express passenger engines are...
And it's the wrong shade of red!
At least, you've got one!
Bin there, done that, got the brickbats! Always remember: you are not alone!
Not Baby Scots' frames were more lightly built than the Scots' to handle the greater power output.
I'm glad you said that, Steve. I was on my way to Specsavers!
Several engines left Barry on their own wheels. 2968 left in December 1973, but a requirement for the movement was that she had to be lifted off...
To answer the question, they were moved far enough to do damage. These were not engines on shed which would still have some oil in the system;...
No, while interesting, this is new to me. However, while cases of poor workmanship could and certainly did exist, it is unlikely to generally...
As I understand it, the aim is to have two heavy and one light repair underway at any one time, which is manageable and allows work on the running...
The boxes weren't good on the 4Fs, but better than people think. In pre-Grouping days with the restricted loads imposed by the MR, there probably...
Yes, in theory at least, it was the starred locos only on these sorts of jobs.
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