Hi all, I would be interested in peoples' experiences/recommendations regarding coating of leaf springs (or not). I guess for the majority of...
Hi All, Does anybody know of a supplier that can provide spring damper rubbers, in this case for SR PMV springs? Many thanks in advance for any...
Hi all, Was wondering who people go to for loco copper pipe supply these days? Any pointers gratefully appreciated. Thanks James On behalf...
Hi all, I appreciate that this may be something of a long shot, but does anybody out there have or know of the existance of a drawing for the...
With apologies for the gratuitous plug, but the London Midland Society (4123) has four tyres for sale on e-bay. See:...
People may be interested to know that the new tender frames (inner and outer) for the London Midland Society's 4F No.4123 were delivered to the...
Hi all, Anybody got names of places that can spin smokebox doors? (and other large round bits) There was allegedly a place in Rotherham, but the...
Hi all, The London Midland Society - restoring 4F No. 4123 at the AVR in Bristol, has a wooden box van for sale. Please see here for further...
Me again, Does anybody have recommendations/contacts for Ultrasonic Axle Testing companies? Thanks in advance for any info. James
Folks, I am seeking peoples' advice/experience regarding tender wheel profiles for three axle tenders. Is it customary to use a different...
Hi All, Does anybody know of a supplier/stockist of Spring steel - specifically 1.25" x 0.875" rectaungular section - 2 OFF 14' lengths in EN 47...
Hi, Does anybody have patterns or drawings for the following LMS/midland lubrication fittings to suit a 4F? 135 Degree oil connector:...
Does anybody have any feedback (good or bad) about the life expectancy of armstrong oiler pads? i.e. how long they can be expected to last in...
Currently looking at options for getting some leaf springs re-tempered. Anybody have and experiences good/bad of Tested Spring Co or Owen...
I have some questions in relation to scrapping size of tender wheel axle journals; if you've never been invovled in wheels & axles, then look...
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