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    6880 Betton Grange

    In my experience, a broken or blowing gauge glass is a very rare occurrence, usually caused by poor fitting. When it does fail, use the test cocks...
    Post by: RAB3L, Apr 16, 2024 at 8:40 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    6880 Betton Grange

    Just to be clear, the gauge frame should be rodded through at every washout.
    Post by: RAB3L, Apr 16, 2024 at 8:37 AM in forum: Steam Traction
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    6880 Betton Grange

    Two gauge glasses are certainly not necessary. Just blow down the gauge and then raise the lever - the level should instantly return to its...
    Post by: RAB3L, Apr 15, 2024 at 8:33 PM in forum: Steam Traction
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    35028 Clan Line

    Perhaps Tornado's next overhaul should be at Leaky Finders?
    Post by: RAB3L, Mar 23, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    French Nord Rapide Carriage b9yfi-7122 in the UK

    Does anybody know who the owner is?
    Post by: RAB3L, Mar 22, 2024 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    French Nord Rapide Carriage b9yfi-7122 in the UK

    Many thanks. Someone in France was asking.
    Post by: RAB3L, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    French Nord Rapide Carriage b9yfi-7122 in the UK

    Many thanks. Any idea where it is now?
    Post by: RAB3L, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    French Nord Rapide Carriage b9yfi-7122 in the UK

    Is anyone aware of the existence of the above in the UK?
    Thread by: RAB3L, Mar 21, 2024, 8 replies, in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    They are probably secured by a large nut on the inside of the water space. Once you've gained access, it shouldn't take too long to cure. The...
    Post by: RAB3L, Mar 1, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Steam speed records including City of Truro and Mallard

    Yes, but how many had 7ft drivers and an output of 7,200hp? The S1's test runs were certainly documented otherwise what would be the purpose of a...
    Post by: RAB3L, Feb 15, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Steam speed records including City of Truro and Mallard

    It would take a brave (and/or foolish) person to claim that a PRR T1 (or the prototype S1) could not exceed the 125/6 mph attained by Mallard. No,...
    Post by: RAB3L, Feb 14, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    I've never seen any evidence to support his remarks, quite the opposite in fact. The 240Ps are usually recognised as one of the most outstanding...
    Post by: RAB3L, Feb 13, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    I'm not sure what evidence Mr Durrant had to justify these remarks. Perhaps it was the relatively short career of the 240Ps? They were made...
    Post by: RAB3L, Feb 13, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    No doubt, but someone was claiming the opposite for Chapelon.
    Post by: RAB3L, Feb 13, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    I don't think I did, sadly for Gresley! Gresley would certainly have benefited from studying Chapelon's work on internal streamlining. For...
    Post by: RAB3L, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    Wasn't it yourself that suggested that I add at least some of them to the list? Post #210 in the Chapelon thread.
    Post by: RAB3L, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Chapelon used an artist, the late Emile Andre Schefer, to assist with the external outline of the 240Ps. The pipework was hidden under the boiler...
    Post by: RAB3L, Feb 11, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Sir Nigel Gresley - The L.N.E.R.’s First C.M.E.

    An updated list of locomotives built, rebuilt or influenced by Chapelon. Built/Rebuilt/Modified: 231 Est 051 to 073 23 231 PO 3701 to 3731 31...
    Post by: RAB3L, Feb 11, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Only the first 12 Chapelon 4-8-0s (240A) were hand-fired. The later 25 240Ps had mechanical stokers. Of course, stokers were more extravagant in...
    Post by: RAB3L, Feb 11, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Current and Proposed New-Builds

    Only made possible by the use of the boiler from the Nord "Superpacifics". Chapelon simply asked the Nord for the drawings and they obliged. A bit...
    Post by: RAB3L, Feb 9, 2024 in forum: Steam Traction
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