Hmm. Not 100 percent sure about the cylinder lining, but when I first saw no. 8 in 1964 the lining on the tanks certainly dropped down at the...
The nameplates were fitted in 1956, plain green livery at that time with lion over wheel totem. Lined green from 1957, with new style BR emblem....
I have just had a look at Webb locos site as linked above, and these guys appear to be serious about a new-build. As we all know, the right way...
The engines were named Hampton, Kempton and Sunbury. There was a rumour of a fourth engine called Hurst which is another local place name. I...
I have to say that I don't think that is an appropriate remark. I am sure it is meant to be light-hearted, but we do not know the cause of the...
To get back on topic perhaps, a locomotive which surely deserved preservation was the last NER B13 class 4-6-0, which survived as a counter...
We are getting off topic, but I think the GWR over-estimated the potential of the VoR. However they could not have forecast the economic...
It was Gooch valve gear not Stephenson's, and it was done because the customer's original specification called for the valve gear to be concealed....
I think it is more correct to say that grate area is an indication of boiler power. You have to compare it with the tractive effort to get the...
Grate area is perhaps a bit misleading taken in isolation. For example a yard shunter can have a high tractive effort but a relatively small...
Tractive effort 10,510 lbs. Can't find the grate area right now, but it is not usually a factor in tractive effort calculations. For comparison...
As legal proceedings my be imminent it would be surprising if any party involved would discuss the matter with an outsider.
We should not forget KESR "Northiam" which starred as "Gladstone" in "Oh Mr Porter" - stored at Eastleigh for possible preservation along with...
Interesting story, thankyou. I bet that is just waiting to be rediscovered somewhere.
Ah, well that clears it up then.
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