I’ll rephrase the question: How many successful locos with outside Stephensons valve gear were there?:)
It would be interesting to see the 10.55 and the other trains advertised as being LNER 1930’s coaches when they are used and see if it attracts...
Stephensons is arguably a better valve gear than Walschaerts in terms of valve events. Its downfall is fitting it outside of the wheel which is...
The actual timetables are drawn up by people in operating working to a brief by the senior management team and the head of operating is now part...
I can't comment authoritively on the '17 people in marketing' statement because I don't know. All I do know is that a while ago someone in C&W...
Latest Bridge 42 donations are apparentyl at £330,000 following a £50K donation from the National Park. That's 41% of the estimated final cost....
Is that a typo for 65 mph? RSSB RIS 4472 states the following: G D 1.6 The steam speeds formula takes into account: a) Wheel diameter...
RSSB RIS 4472 Appendix D states that Black 5's are limited to 65 mph. Jubilees, Scots and Princess Royals are 75 mph & Duchesses 80 mph, as are...
I think you're right with the diesel being there as a precaution but I don't think its concern about the crews ability. My gut feeling is that...
Perhaps (I don't know) it's an attempt to entice more people onto the lightly loaded 10.55.
He ‘liked’ my post 10749. He’s not posted anything since November 2019.
If it’s simply stabled I’m not sure how you could come to any conclusion on its ability to steam.
I've just spotted activity by @Bean-counter. :) Is this a new dawn?;)
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