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ragl liked nige757's post in the thread Saphos Trains 2026.
BR 50050 Fearless with todays Lakelander, seen from Paddy Lane Bridge then on the return through a wet Kirkby Stephen Station and yard shortly after the heavy rain had passed over. [MEDIA]
Aug 30, 2026 at 9:36 AM -
ragl liked RalphW's post in the thread Oil Firing.
I'll get a sandwich board made up for you, the message "Beware The End Is NIgh."
Aug 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM -
ragl liked Steve's post in the thread Oil Firing.
They say bu115h1t baffles brains. Fortunately, like most people, I’m not that brainy.
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:26 PM -
ragl liked brennan's post in the thread Oil Firing.
Ah, so we may as well shut everything down. That'll save a lot of worries about fundraising to keep heritage railways running. If you read the Guardian this is what you must expect.......
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:25 PM -
ragl liked std tank's post in the thread BR Double blastpipes.
The frame arrangement of the 9Fs was completely re-designed during construction. From 92050 (stated on drawings) or 92097 (stated in book records) all the Crewe built 9Fs were fitted with cast hornblocks held in place by cold turned rivets and...
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:23 PM -
ragl liked class8mikado's post in the thread BR Double blastpipes.
The 'significant' problem was how to actuate an inside cylinder without inside valve gear. BR Caprotti was i think reasonably successful on the Standard 5's, but as you say unneccesary/ expensive. Someone with a talent for it might one day...
Aug 25, 2026 at 4:23 PM -
ragl liked class8mikado's post in the thread BR Double blastpipes.
Several Problems with Brits to my mind were adaptations from other locos that were found wanting on a 2 Large Cylinder as opposed to 3 cylinder loco. The Slide bars Lner/ Bullied pacific Laird type ... unsuficiently robust/supported for a 28inch...
Aug 25, 2026 at 8:34 AM
