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46233 Duchess of Sutherland.

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by keith6233, Jan 20, 2011.

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  1. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    I understand that the boiler is to have it's first fire and steam test this week.
     
    RalphW, Sep 26, 2011
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    Yes I believe it's the official hydraulic test today then a steam test later in the week,
     
    keith6233, Sep 26, 2011
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    Any news on how the tests went?
     
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    Successful hydraulic test last week steam test should be this week .
     
    keith6233, Oct 2, 2011
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    Thanks for that..
     
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    Green go???
     
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    Away go!!!!!
     
    RalphW, Oct 3, 2011
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  8. 850LordNelson

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    Looking at PRCLTs website, 6233 has passed its boiler out of frames steam test!!! not long now! :D
     
    850LordNelson, Oct 3, 2011
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    Crikey! They're really cracking on with her! Goes to show how well she's been looked after.
     
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    Think it was SR that said that the tubes were in such good condition they could have lasted another Five or so years! Shes a credit to the team who look after her!
     
    850LordNelson, Oct 3, 2011
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    Very impressive progress. Maybe she'll be ready in time to take over 6100's part in GBV ;-)
     
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    Can anybody tell me please the date when 6233 was last in steam? I presume it was sometime in November 2010. Looking at the rate of the overhaul so far, I imagine we'll be seeing her make her first moves in the first quarter of next year, a very impressive turnaround.
     
    guard_jamie, Oct 10, 2011
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    I think it was mid-November last year; I seem to recall that it did a few drive and fire turns at the MRC before bowing out. The last mainline tour was the London Explorer from Derby-King's Cross on 16 October 2010.
     
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    I seem to recall it was the 6th November 2010 at the MRC.
     
    jonh, Oct 10, 2011
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    Not to diminish their efforts, 48151 was turned around between Aug 11th 2008 and Jan 2010, but then 4965 had a turn around in 6 months?, of course 45407's 14 weeks beats them all!

    Can't wait to see 46233.
     
    ADB968008, Oct 10, 2011
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    I guess it all depends on how much money you have to finance the job, and now many people you can have working full time on it..
     
    RalphW, Oct 10, 2011
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    I can think have of 2 engines that have had over a million pound each spent on them and are still no where near running.
     
    keith6233, Oct 11, 2011
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    Agreed, it does depend on how well the money is controlled and spent.
     
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    As well as what sort of mess has been inherited....
     
    guycarr360, Oct 11, 2011
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  20. ADB968008

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    And the business opportunity exploiting this can present.
     
    ADB968008, Oct 11, 2011
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