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  1. std tank replied to the thread BR Double blastpipes.

    Indeed, Doncaster Works drawings office drew up the design for a double chimney to be used on the Standard 5s. However, the design never went beyond the drawings office.

    Aug 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM

  2. std tank liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Oil Firing.

    I remember the large number of trains that used to run out of Hitchin carrying scrap from the huge processing plant nearby that were ultimately destined for China. The steel we got in return was, shall we say, not the best...

    Aug 9, 2026 at 9:29 PM

  3. std tank liked 60044's post in the thread Oil Firing.

    A more constructive question is how far will it be possible to go with electric arc furnaces? AIUI they are only suitable for recycling scrap steel, and presumably the supply of that will diminish over time as we build more and recycle a...

    Aug 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM

  4. std tank replied to the thread Oil Firing.

    What do you want, steel or crap steel?

    Aug 9, 2026 at 6:11 PM

  5. std tank replied to the thread Oil Firing.

    Interesting. Can someone tell me how Europe's blast furnaces would survive without coal/coke?

    Aug 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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