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  1. John Baritone
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    Why no clear glass in handlamps?

    Greenway, take a look at these two pictures of my lamp. The one on the left shows the opening with the sleeve in place, and the clear glass...
    Post by: John Baritone, Nov 11, 2018 in forum: Railwayana
  3. John Baritone
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    Why no clear glass in handlamps?

    Then I suggest you try reading my post.
    Post by: John Baritone, Nov 11, 2018 in forum: Railwayana
  4. John Baritone
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    Peak Rail Annual Report and Action Group

    Why do you say that? Both the instruments at Darley Dale and Church Lane were fully functioning when I worked there. But I didn't say that, did...
    Post by: John Baritone, Oct 28, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  5. John Baritone
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    Peak Rail Annual Report and Action Group

    Actually, it isn't a loop; contrary to the bragging of the GCR, that stretch of the line is double track, and worked between Darley Dale and...
    Post by: John Baritone, Oct 27, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  6. John Baritone
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    Rother Valley Railway

    When I last visited the line (about a month ago), there were no signals at Bodiam - and a signalman told me that it would not be equipped with...
    Post by: John Baritone, Oct 16, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  7. John Baritone
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    Rother Valley Railway

    No problem, Paul - I'll await future news from RVR!
    Post by: John Baritone, Oct 16, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  8. John Baritone
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    Why no clear glass in handlamps?

    I've seen plenty of three and four aspect paraffin lamps for sale on E-bay, and it always puzzled me why so many of them were lacking the clear...
    Thread by: John Baritone, Oct 16, 2018, 16 replies, in forum: Railwayana
  9. John Baritone
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    GWR Light and Dark Stone Paint

    Re. the GWR colours and BS Colours; I came across this info on the website of a graphics design and printing company, which may shed some light on...
    Post by: John Baritone, Oct 16, 2018 in forum: Railwayana
  10. John Baritone
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    Rother Valley Railway

    @Paul42 - thank you for your reply. Am I correct in assuming that it will be a block post? With best regards, John
    Post by: John Baritone, Oct 16, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  11. John Baritone
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    Rother Valley Railway

    When I visited the Kent & East Sussex recently, I was talking to a volunteer about Bodiam Station, and asked if it was going to become a passing...
    Post by: John Baritone, Oct 15, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  12. John Baritone
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    B&W levers in Quorn box?

    @threelinkdave, I remember seeing a training film made before WWII (I think it was by the LMS) on the subject of SPADs; according to the narrator,...
    Post by: John Baritone, Sep 30, 2018 in forum: Signalling M.I.C.
  13. John Baritone
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    B&W levers in Quorn box?

    http://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/documents/BoT_AisGill1913.pdf Lengthy, but a very clear analysis of what went wrong, why and how, plus very...
    Post by: John Baritone, Sep 26, 2018 in forum: Signalling M.I.C.
  14. John Baritone
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    Use of Oak in Restoration

    Actually, the reason for charring holes in timber is not just to protect the fixings, but also the timber. The reason is that various forms of rot...
    Post by: John Baritone, Sep 25, 2018 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Rolling Stock For Sale

    A point worth considering is how the coach is built. Basically, is it a frame which is pretty much self-supporting, with fairly light cladding to...
    Post by: John Baritone, Sep 25, 2018 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
  16. John Baritone
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    Peckett 0-4-0 1555 "Ivor" For sale

    Um - but even if there are plenty of prospective purchasers about looking for that type of engine, if you pitch your starting price way, way too...
    Post by: John Baritone, Jul 7, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Thermodynamics, DBHP and related technical matters

    According to Terry Essery, the first time he fired a 9F was on a goods train, at night. Admittedly, the stock was short-wheelbase stuff, but they...
    Post by: John Baritone, Jul 7, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Peckett 0-4-0 1555 "Ivor" For sale

    Hmm. First advertised in March, still for sale in July; that suggests to me that the owner needs to reconsider that asking price, Allan - though...
    Post by: John Baritone, Jul 7, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Steam Ban Nationwide

    A point to watch out for - on ALL lines. On Thursday, I was talking to a lady who lives near Rawtenstall Station (East Lancs Railway). She told...
    Post by: John Baritone, Jul 7, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Rother Valley Railway

    You could also point out that the Highland Clearances were carried out by Scottish troops, at the behest of Scottish lairds, who wanted thousands...
    Post by: John Baritone, Jul 7, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    100% Authenticity

    . . . and a WC/BB is only authentic if it's slipping up the Somerset & Dorset heading for Masbury Summit . . . with the crew praying for a Black...
    Post by: John Baritone, Jul 6, 2018 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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