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  1. MellishR
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    The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News

    Should they build a funicular?
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 17 апр 2023 в разделе: Narrow Gauge Railways
  3. MellishR
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    East Lancs Railway

    It seems to me not insignificant that Joanne remains a director of one of the bodies despite having been sacked by one of the others.
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 16 апр 2023 в разделе: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Another Gresley Thread, middle big end

    All true, but the most unfavourable conditions for a big-end with marginal lubrication could be when the speed is high and the force from the...
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 15 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    Another Gresley Thread, middle big end

    Might another reason be that (assuming the same maximum valve travel) a shorter maximum cut off means wider port openings (and therefore better...
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 15 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    35009, Shaw Savill

    There is an unfortunate coincidence with both Tornado and Clan Line being out of action for much longer than expected. Having GBXV setting off for...
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 14 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    Alternative High Speed Steam?

    Well over a hundred years since the event it is most unlikely that any additional evidence will appear beyond what has been known since the story...
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 13 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  8. MellishR
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    Alternative High Speed Steam?

    I had the impression that you were claiming that CoT definitely did not reach 100 mph. If that is your claim then the onus is on you to prove it....
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 13 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    Flying Scotsman

    Personally I quite like the chuff-chuff sounds from the air pumps.
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 13 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  10. MellishR
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    Many thanks for that. What it seems to boil down to is that the P2s seemed a good idea at the time but were found in practice to have some issues,...
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 13 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  11. MellishR
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    Anyone able to answer my questions?
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 13 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  12. MellishR
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    Flying Scotsman

    Once upon a time pretty well any locomotive could rescue pretty well any broken-down train, as they all had compatible couplings and braking...
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 13 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    Alternative High Speed Steam?

    A bit late responding to this one, but ... I think we are entitled to say that CoT definitely did go very fast, with a maximum of about 100 mph...
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 13 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  14. MellishR
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    Vintage Trains 2023

    No, I don't wish to cancel if the tour is running on the original date on a different route.
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 12 апр 2023 в разделе: What's Going On
  15. MellishR
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    Great Britain XV: 15 - 23/4/23

    I can see a "Runs as required" ECS path (as well as one in the other direction) but "Planned for 95mph max".
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 12 апр 2023 в разделе: What's Going On
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    LE movements, ECS and test runs 2023

    Why the reversal at Salisbury, followed by another at Hereford, rather than straight ahead at Laverstock?
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 12 апр 2023 в разделе: What's Going On
  17. MellishR
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    The P2s were designed as appropriate new motive power for the Aberdeen road. In service they did the job (with some ifs and buts). Subsequently...
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 12 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
  18. MellishR
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    Alternative High Speed Steam?

    Your argument seems to be that, because speeds above certain levels would have been exceptional (true) and because there is no reliable evidence...
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 12 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    Alternative High Speed Steam?

    The blue line would also corespond to a decreasing rate of acceleration, which would be expected.
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 12 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
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    North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

    Good point!
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 11 апр 2023 в разделе: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    If that wasn't the reason for building a few new big locos, what was the reason? Heavier trains than had previously been run on the Aberdeen road?
    Сообщение от: MellishR, 11 апр 2023 в разделе: Steam Traction
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