MellishRs letzte Aktivitäten
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MellishR gefällt ghosts Beitrag in dem Thema New build M&GN C class.
Neither project would be mentioned here as this is a thread for a specific standard gauge loco. Gowrie is mentioned in several of the FR threads. The ZA6 has its own thread which was updated in March 2026. If you have updates, feel free to...
12 Juli 2026 um 21:41 -
MellishR antwortete auf das Thema GWR four-cylinder arrangement?.
Thank you for the point about traction current. In effect that limits the tractive effort at low speeds, if the adhesion limit isn't reached first. But can diesel not produce a more nearly constant power at the rail than a steam loco over a range...
12 Juli 2026 um 21:39 -
MellishR gefällt Steves Beitrag in dem Thema GWR four-cylinder arrangement?.
What’s wrong with the first post? Within the limitation of adhesion, a diesel locomotive is a constant horsepower machine whereas a steam locomotive is a constant tractive effort machine within the limitations of its boiler.
12 Juli 2026 um 21:34 -
MellishR gefällt Jamessquareds Beitrag in dem Thema Flying Scotsman.
It’s interesting looking at dates and times that the Stourbridge - Bristol and Bristol - Minehead trips look like they are essentially a single combined day out for the loco and carriages, but two separate sets of passengers. That’s clever, it...
12 Juli 2026 um 21:32 -
MellishR gefällt Romseys Beitrag in dem Thema VT: Ticket to Ride with 7029 - 11/07/26.
As a comment there was generally less electrical signalling equipment trackside 60 years ago. Cheers, Neil
12 Juli 2026 um 11:02 -
MellishR gefällt 45698Marss Beitrag in dem Thema VT: Ticket to Ride with 7029 - 11/07/26.
A classic example in this photograph of the perils of not clearing lineside vegetation. The metal cabinet didn't catch fire, it was obviously surrounded by vegetation that did and the contents of the cabinet were effectively "cooked". I am old...
12 Juli 2026 um 11:02 -
MellishR gefällt Sulzermans Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Steam sells. It's a vital USP of the NYMR. I've seen people turn away when they find out it's not Steam haulage. The present timetable is littered with Ds and ds, how does that look? The diesels themselves are class 37s and a 47, two in BR...
11 Juli 2026 um 14:20 -
MellishR gefällt iancawthornes Beitrag in dem Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
If you're over for a day trip, yes probably, but if you're in the area on holiday for a week like we are in just over a week's time. We intend to travel as a family, but if it's a diesel at the front, we'll be walking away and doing something...
11 Juli 2026 um 14:17 -
MellishR gefällt pmh_74s Beitrag in dem Thema Barnstaple and Yeo Valley Railway Trust - B&YVRT.
Yes, I take your point. Although I would point out that the general purpose of publicity is to try to reach as many people as possible, not just those who make an effort to go looking for it.
11 Juli 2026 um 13:56 -
MellishR antwortete auf das Thema VT: Ticket to Ride with 7029 - 11/07/26.
Thanks for the picture but <pedant mode on> 7029 Clun Castle was built to a GWR design but by BR in 1950.
11 Juli 2026 um 13:24 -
MellishR antwortete auf das Thema North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
In general it seems undesirable to use any kind of oil as fuel that could be used as food. Used cooking oil is another matter. Even if you are going to use fresh rapeseed oil, why cold pressed?
9 Juli 2026 um 08:06
