To back up Shiremans assessment,on 5043’s epic climb of the S&C in 2010(with the load being lighter by the weight of the GUV) 40 mph was the...
Bill got off at Didcot on the return,needed 50% cut off on the climb to sapperton
The best reference I can find on the effects of wind effect is in O.S. Nock's “Sixty years ofWestern Express Running”, page 202. 4074 ran three...
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West somerset fire brigade report available on line,definite embankment fire
Working was 50% cut off 7/8 regulator,steam on valves continuously.Interestingly 15 mph was the standard speed at Britannia halt. Buffer beam...
6023 @Pntn Dart.460 tons.Rock solid steaming,steady 25-26 mph on climbs to Churston(line speed) 15*@Brittania.50%cut off 7/8 regulator
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