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Cotswold Venturer 2nd July 2016

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Steamage, Jun 22, 2016.

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  1. MellishR

    MellishR Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Where did they get a replacement driving wheel from?
     
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    Memory is a new casting. Can someone confirm?


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    Just for fun, a comparison between Galatea and Mayflower on Campden Bank:

     
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    In reply to the poster above, I don't know who cast the new driving wheels, but I'm pretty sure that Ian Riley's firm was responsible for putting the new wheelset together, some years ago now. I recall seeing an image of the new wheelset, which may well have been two new wheels and the axle.

    I know information about Carnforth overhauls is minimal, but does anyone know if Galatea has had any new cylinder castings? I think there was talk that the middle cylinder/smokebox saddle casting was very worn.

    Quite incredible to see the loco in mainline service, given that it was originally only thought of as a source of spares. Considerable credit to the WCRC engineers.

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