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Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by AndrewT, Jul 17, 2012.

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  1. meeee

    meeee Member

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    They are Isle of Man bogies. There has been a steady stream of them though Boston Lodge for refurbishment for several years now.

    Tim
     
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    30854 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Woah! I'm normally a lot better at judging relative sizes .... thosd looked so large alongside the 2ft. Cheers Tim.
     
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    That is [IoM] standard gauge then...
     
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    Moving Pictures No 73:

     
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    I really liked the sound Funkey Diesel made as it attacked the ski-slope (co-incidentally, the very image captured above). Listen to it and tell me it doesn't sound like some WWII fighter plane. :)
     
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  6. meeee

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    A comprehensive update on the current loco situation.
     
    meeee, Dec 18, 2022
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    This together with two other videos reviewing 2022 and launching the next 10 year strategy, are superb viewing and hats off to the FR for being open, transparent and giving clear communication.
     
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  8. Taliesin

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    Russell has made its first trip between Pen Y Mount Junction and Porthmadog Harbour Station since 1937 today, in what appears to be a gauging run for the upcoming WHR 100 Celebrations next June.
     
    Taliesin, Dec 20, 2022
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    [​IMG]

    Russell at Harbour station.
     
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    I can't compete with 'Moving Pictures' in either quantity or quality, but I've just added a second instalment of the video that I shot at Tanybwlch in August to my YouTube channel. Here's the link if anyone would like to have a look:



    Hope you like it.

    TTFN,

    Ron.
     
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    Two more short video clips of WELSH PONY at TyB are now on YouTube:





    Hope they're of interest.

    TTFN,

    Ron.
     
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    The newly overhauled boiler of NG15 No.134 was reunited with the frames this weekend. Photos available on the F&WHR Insider Facebook.
     
    Taliesin, Jan 16, 2023
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    Excellent news! can't wait to see this out and about on the railway!! Well done to restoration team, all your hard work is hugely appreciated...
     
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    " ... Hit me with your rhythm stick, hit me, hit me ..."

    Oh, just me then?

    Tom
     
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    I think you might be displaying your age. Mine too
     
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    Interesting to note that the dome has been moved to a more central position; makes sense given the gradients on the WHR and the need to work hard in both directions.

    Steve B
     
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    Having had the absolute pleasure of operating #17 at Sandstone a number of times, it makes a huge amount of sense when running backwards. She was very prone to lifting water if you weren’t careful, which also stopped the Vac ejector in its tracks, bringing you to a stand! Less than ideal.

    Can’t wait to see 134 in full flight - I think 15’s are fantastic machines.
     
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    Is the repositioned dome on a length of new boiler barrel?

    I find myself wondering & presumably the square patch on top along towards the firebox is to cover where the dome was moved from.
     
    Hirn, Jan 22, 2023
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