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Castle/Star conversions

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by MuzTrem, Mar 11, 2012.

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  1. Reading General

    Reading General Part of the furniture

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    Re: Scotsman Overhaul updates

    No offense, but, I think this really defines the difference between "preservation" and " playing trains" What on earth would be the point of building a Star and fitting it with longer frames and a Collett Cab? Would it BE a Star? Would it look like a Star? No it would look a bit like a de-tuned Castle but it wouldn't BE a Castle either! Building a replica Star to run on the main line is a much better idea than wrecking Lode Star by returning it to steam, but if it isn't an accuarate replica, then what is the point? I bet 90% of people would want it in BR livery too
     
    Reading General, Mar 21, 2012
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  2. Big Dave

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    Re: Scotsman Overhaul updates

    What does a Star look like!
    I have a book Portraits of Western 4-6-0's, no two Stars look the same, no outside steampipes elbow steampipes and Castle ones, different cabs different positions of reversing screws.
    My musing about a Collett cab is due to thinking about conditions for the crews on the footplate in bad weather.
    No it wouldn't be a de-tuned Castle put on a Churchward cab and you have got a pretty authentic Star replica, a Castle is a tuned up Star.
    My idea was to make the point that this would be more acceptable on heritage lines than a 47xx, and quite a bit lighter than a Castle.
    Wouldn't upset the pway guys either.

    Cheers Dave
     
    Big Dave, Mar 21, 2012
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    Re: Scotsman Overhaul updates



    I recall when 5080 was finished.....the two row superheater remained on 5080; 5043 is 4-row as per clun castle and 7027 has an un restored 3-row.

    Be good to see 7027 back one day.
     
    fentmar, Mar 22, 2012
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