Thanks Julian. One thing not shown in the photos and we have been scratching heads trying to figure it out, is how were the water pumps...
We have discussed this in the volunteers mess room a few times. My own opinion is that nothing is impossible, but there would be quiet a few boxes...
Thank you Julian, it is a labour of love, and really good fun as well!! I enclose some more photos for you of the Stephenson's gear and the...
Here is Waddon today, just about finished. There are a couple of small jobs we didn't get around to that can be done later, but she is good for...
Old Chap, thats where I first saw her in 1986 and though I felt a little dismayed at the time, I realized it could have been a lot worse, she...
Here are some more photos I took while she was over the pit. On the motion bracket casting it says Vickers Steel on one side and LB&SCR No. 798 on...
I have revived this thread as we moved Waddon into the workshop, and over the pit, last weekend to refresh some small areas of paint and to polish...
Hi Mike 1522, nice thought, but I'm afraid it would take more than someone with an interest in operation. Remember, Exporail is a museum, not a...
On Saturday (21st June) 4489 entered the, year round climate controlled, Angus Pavilion at Exporail and took up her position beside the Royal...
Dominion of Canada was unloaded yesterday from the flat cars that brought her from Halifax, and yes the "buffer car", that was specially converted...
Can I be the first detractor.......Another A4, really??? when there is clearly a need for a class -------(fill in blank with your pet project...
4489 Dominion of Canada arrived in CN's Montreal yard this evening, (three weeks after it had docked in Halifax) and will wait for a CP freight to...
Have a look at this site. http://homepages.which.net/~gordon.dudman/titfield2.html Also try Simon Castens, who owns a bookshop called the Titfield...
We could probably ship her over by Fed Ex!!! :):) Peter.
Thank you Corbs for sharing your very professionally edited video. most enjoyable. Cheers, Peter.
Actually Exporail, the owners of D of C, were not comfortable with the idea of their loaned exhibit being trucked all over the UK to venues...
Thank you for this David, and yes you are right the shot of all the A4's lined up together in the classic pose is the one I have dreamed of seeing...
Just a quick question, if you know the answer, what type of air compressor did you guys use to get the bell on D of C working, and at what psi?...
Well spotted athelney! It is indeed Dorchester, both nameplate and shield. Another generous gift from a private donor who purchased it from BR,...
My pleasure. The plate currently resides on a shelf in the secure, climate controlled store rooms. It would be nice to get some of the small...
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