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  1. Sheff
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    Thanks Chris, valid points maybe , but here’s my view … The boiler will be to the latest design, which should address the staying issues that...
    Post by: Sheff, Nov 8, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
  3. Sheff
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    71000

    Heretic!
    Post by: Sheff, Nov 7, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
  4. Sheff
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    71000

    In the past only two locos have taken me over the top of Shap nr 50 mph with a full load, DoG and Tornado. Only one left me looking like a chimney...
    Post by: Sheff, Nov 7, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    What do you have misgivings about? The ‘monobloc’ is an improvement on the original thermodynamically, the fact that it’s a fabrication rather...
    Post by: Sheff, Nov 7, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    David’s heir apparent was Daniela, who was proving to be a very capable understudy, in fact so good that she left to set up her own business...
    Post by: Sheff, Nov 7, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
  7. Sheff
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    It was exactly what I’d have done back in my development engineering career, albeit the model phase would be significantly quicker these days with...
    Post by: Sheff, Nov 6, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
  8. Sheff
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    Well it had to have new cylinders and steam chests. No idea if it was a monobloc or three separate castings - is it relevant ?
    Post by: Sheff, Nov 6, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
  9. Sheff
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    IIRC there was going to be a scale model of the gear produced to check fit and function, followed by a test rig featuring one full scale set of...
    Post by: Sheff, Nov 6, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
  10. Sheff
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    It’d be a lot more complicated than that. You’d have to scrap the monobloc and cast 3 new cylinders c/w steam chests.
    Post by: Sheff, Nov 6, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
  11. Sheff
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    P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

    Nope.
    Post by: Sheff, Nov 6, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
  12. Sheff
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    The Vale of Rheidol Railway - News

    I caught wind of it after the event, but saw it on the end of the lunch time news, don’t know if it was full length, but a real eye-opener. They...
    Post by: Sheff, Oct 25, 2025 in forum: Narrow Gauge Railways
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    Tornado

    Indeed, and very satisfying that we helped make it happen. :)
    Post by: Sheff, Oct 24, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
  14. Sheff
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    The Route to Preservation following the end of Steam

    Yes, confirmed to me too.
    Post by: Sheff, Oct 24, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Route to Preservation following the end of Steam

    Ooops - I forgot the 1F. Sorry I’m not old quite enough, but I know a man who might be …….
    Post by: Sheff, Oct 24, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Route to Preservation following the end of Steam

    Apologies if already covered above. Locos to Haworth not from scrap, iirc … as well as 41241 there was 30072, Pugs 18 & 29, J52, 45212 also N2,...
    Post by: Sheff, Oct 23, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Tornado

    Where do I send my money?
    Post by: Sheff, Oct 22, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
  18. Sheff
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    Tornado

    Ditto miles/shop time.
    Post by: Sheff, Oct 21, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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    LE movements, ECS and test runs 2025

    Interesting. Could you post a link please?
    Post by: Sheff, Oct 16, 2025 in forum: What's Going On
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    LSL - The Chairman's train: 16/04/25 on, plus 10/10/25

    The valves certainly are outside - surely they are in the equivalent of the steam chest? But the tappet/valve spindles and their guides must be in...
    Post by: Sheff, Oct 11, 2025 in forum: What's Going On
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    BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

    Today saw the 2025 AGM held on site in the fab shop at CTL Seal in Ecclesfield nr Sheffield. All very positive and great to see the progress made...
    Post by: Sheff, Oct 11, 2025 in forum: Steam Traction
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