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RTC 2025

Discussie in 'What's Going On' gestart door 2857Harry, 7 sep 2024.

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  1. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Lubrication.
     
    RalphW, 12 sep 2025 om 08:42
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  2. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    It's because the cylinder and valve lubrication requires a supply of steam to atomise the lubricating oil (and on some locos may also require a supply of steam to run the lubricator itself). If you ever need to move a locomotive not in steam (apart from small distances at low speed) it is conventional to remove the connecting rods and valve drive rods and thus immobilise the pistons and valves.

    Tom
     
    Jamessquared, 12 sep 2025 om 18:17
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    Johnb, 3ABescot en 2857Harry vinden dit leuk.
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