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BR Standard class 6 No. 72010 'Hengist' and Clan Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Bulleid Pacific, Nov 23, 2009.

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  1. northernsteam

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    I must hasten to mention that, to my knowledge, I had no part in this at all!
    But it must be great news, congratulations to those who gave the invitation.
    You must have really made his visit a very good experience for all his party.
     
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    Latest News shows the modified rear cylinder covers all machined up. I hope they don't find any mistakes on them, it looks a lot of work and effort, not to mention the cost!
     
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    We are reasonably confident as Pattinsons took quite a bit of care on them. Next week we will get them onto the surface table to check key dimensions
     
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    Surface table... don't you mean surface plate (calibrated) ? ...not being critical btw.
     
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    It perhaps rather depends on the size of it? In my day a surface plate was portable, a surface table needed a 25ton o/h crane to shift it!
     
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