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43924 returns to steam - KWVR

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by conireland, Jun 4, 2011.

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  1. conireland

    conireland Member

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    43924 has returned to steam on the KWVR. The KWVR website states that it is expected to be in service in about a month. Pictures have been posted on the KWVR website of her test run: http://kwvr.co.uk/news/latest.html
     
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  2. MarkinDurham

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    That's very welcome news. Thanks
     
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  3. Jeff Albiston

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    She looks fantastic. Can't wait to get a ride behind her at the Worth Valley.
     
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    Excellent. How many other Midland engines are there in steam at present? None I suspect.

    Out of interest, has the KWVR had a new set of rods made for this engine? I thought I recall that the rods were cut at Barry and had been welded together, but were no longer considered useable?
     
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  5. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    A preservation icon - good to see it back in action.
     
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    nanstallon Part of the furniture

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    First one out of Barry to be restored to working order?
     
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    Correct. It was the first loco out of Barry and the first one restored (1970), followed by 4588 and 5322 in 1971.
     
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    I think 4588 "cheated" slightly. I believe it was restored in Swindon Works. Likewise I believe (4)5690 was restored in Derby Works.
     
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    Well done "Wingnut", good news.
     
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    Does anyone know whether a new copper or steel inner firebox has been fitted? Whilst the Derby 4 was in bits, I read in Push & Pull that a steel replacement was being considered as the copper 'box was considered life expired. I also read that the frames were being straightened to correct a long-standing misalignment sustained in accident damage during its working life.

    It's great to see this machine back in steam anyway - Last time I saw it it was pretty "tired", and being given a real thraping too, there was plenty of knocking from the motion.

    Richard.
     
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    Wonderful news nice piece of film too
     
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    part 2 of the test is now on the same link.
    cheers mark.
     
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    Great video Mark.

    Loco is right-hand drive, was that usual for Midland locos?
     
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    Yes IIRC. It was the later LMS built ones which were LHD.
     
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    News to me, I never saw any welding on the rods in the early 70's and I'm not aware of ever having read this in Push n Pull, or heard of it via the lads in the yard either, but I stand to be corrected!
     
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    The batch of LMS 4Fs built for use on the S & D, nos 4557-4561, were built with RH drive. Photographic evidence shows that some other members of the Class were RH drive as well.
     
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    Would anyone from the K&WVR be able to shed any news of running dates for the 4F before the October Gala??
     
    Jeff Albiston, Jun 24, 2011
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    Final livery decision ? BR /LMS or Midland ?

    Great to see her back and maybe get to see her in July
     
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