The format of 'Rocket' from the 1829 Rainhill Trials didn't last long; The cylinders were lowered to a much shallower angle, presumably to improve...
As several people have already said, the WHR isn't really ever going to function as public transport in any real sense. However, the present 2 or...
No.
I've not got a problem with modern designs or use of materials, but this design simply doesn't say 'RAILWAY' to me like it should. I was hoping...
I'm sorry if my posts have baffled any members, but on other forums it's usual to have the same topic at both ends of the thread.
I've just checked the beginning of this thread, yes, the topic is the possible scrapping of Polish locos.
I'm sure the members of this forum are above making uninformed criticisms of Bulleid's design.
The Finns, the Poles, whatever.
The rebuilding of the Bulleid Pacifics wasn't done in a hurry. Ultimately only about half of the class was rebuilt, but the rest remained in...
I think that we are endowing the Great British Public with a knowledge of steam locos that they don't really have. The majority of visitors to...
Are we the World Heritage Police? Surely it's up to the Finns to preserve their steam locos, we've got plenty of our own to deal with. Don't make...
Thankyou, Corbs, good blogging.
Thankyou, Corbs, that seems to have answered all my questions. It's understandable that M Shed don't feel the need to keep three engines in steam....
Thankyou, Sidmouth, I tried searching the forum but that post didn't show up. It's good to know that this very old Fox Walker hasn't disappeared,...
I found a reference online to a Fox Walker (later Pecketts) 0-6-0ST works no. 242 of 1874 which, according to Wikipedia (yes, I know) is owned by...
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