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Either that or the full LNER. I have photos of 3505, 3506 and 3534 with all four letters. Another of 3535 just has NE so it possibly carried both...
The earlier preserved lines did have a good idea of what was the best for them. I started at Bridgnorth in June 1969 and the stud (working order)...
That's actually true. They aren't full until they overflow.
As I said, different terminology between the two disciplines. I was once asked - by a motor mechanic - what the torque settings were on a steam...
Likewise in my time on the spanners, but as I found out working in Bridgnorth shed, there are many differences in accepted practice and...
Yes, you've provided your own answer. Probably the majority of working engines on both preserved and main lines owe their existence to Dai...
They're just a good size for heritage lines and, as Jimc says, look at home on them. They do well on them.
The Brit cab mock-up was ordered by Riddles who wasn't happy with the first attempt, ordering more detail and a better standard of finish....
It's not that easy. There are many variations of Black Five frames from thickness to wheelbase to plain and roller bearings. They don't all...
I don't remember seeing any of those at Barry. If we're talking about pre-1968 or thereabouts, I too have a wish list. But they'd all gone by then.
Agreed it's a statement of fact - and circumstances. The lack of LNER engines, discounting big Pacifics(!) - is unfortunate but that was because...
I hope we aren't going to go down the 'Our engine's better than your engine, my dad can fight your dad' route.
On the same score, what use is a tail lamp since there isn't a Bobby to check it's there? But if you set off without one, you might have a bit of...
Not the first time a Class E has masqueraded as ecs! Driver to fireman: "One lamp in the middle and one above the right hand buffer." RH and LH...
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