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Bluebell Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Jamessquared, Feb 16, 2013.

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  1. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    I hope they're not worrying about steam heat in June! ;)
     
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    Not unreasonable given the past few days, and the fact our Central Heating has come on virtually every night this week.
     
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    Yes - though I guess the point is that the load limit is the load limit - so if it is raised to 160 tons, that means it has been deemed you can take 160 tons with that loco at any time, including in the carriage warming season.

    (The current limit is 150 tons, and I think the GA set including the LMS BGZ is 136; it will be about 156 with the Mark 1 service vehicle. The H class has the same limit currently).

    Tom
     
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    I remember a few years ago in December, the O1 took the Santa Special X set in the absence of any other steam loco being available. I think it was assisted in the evenings for Steamlights by D4106 but worked solo in the day. That's (very, very roughly) 230 tons. AND steam heat at that time of year, I would have hoped!

    I wonder if the O1 will be given a re-start test on the 1 in 55 with 160 tons at some point?

    It is also worth baring in mind that the Arrow has extended timings in some sections. AIUI the weight limit for the O1 is already 200 tons for Goods i.e. extended timings?
     
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    I doubt that starting on a gradient is the issue, it is making sure you can keep up with the boiler and have enough water level over the two big summits, i.e. Imberhorne and particularly West Hoathly.

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    The June issue of The Bluebell Times is ready to download.

    In this issue:
    • Sharpthorn goes to the High Weald Steam Rally - hauled by steam
    • Henry the Collecting Dog visit London Jack
    • Beachy Head goes to Didcot - and the LSWR Brake 3rd goes to Darlington!
    • Overhaul updates on Q class 541 and Schools class 928
    • £300 well spent: how Maunsell carriage 1309 came to the Bluebell Railway
    • What’s involved in being a volunteer?
    • Can you help? Volunteer Finance Director needed
    • Carriage Shop and The Brighton Circle together donate £500 to the Stroudley Coach Fund
    • More archive photos - and reader feedback on Brighton Signal Box
    You can download the latest issue here: https://www.bluebell-railway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/issue-82.pdf

    Tom
     
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