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NG/G16 No.87 storms the 1 in 40 through Beddgelert Forest

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by Roger Dimmick, Mar 29, 2009.

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  1. SillyBilly

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    87 has a lempoir blast pipe so sounds a bit different to the others, which sound like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X73YNfAYmZM.
     
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    Not quite Andrew...... WHHR has:
    - No weeds
    - Very nice carriages
    - A relatively smooth ride
    - Russell under restoration

    Do call in for a cup of tea next time you're passing.

    CHRIS
     
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  3. Anthony Coulls

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    On the plane to Sierra Leone I read "How Steam Locomotives Really Work" and it goes in detail into how after a time the two engine units synchronise with each other. Recommended read - though the book is like the curate's egg, good in parts.

    Really enjoyed the films, thank you; can't wait to experience the reality. How does K1 compare, and is there any film of her on the go?
     
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    yep they should syncronise quite soon after starting so it should sound like a 2 cylinder loco. 87 is still quite off beat in reverse as you can hear in that video, it also sounds rubbish because it has a Lempor. If you want to hear what a real engine sounds like try Blanche with its new black five alike blast pipe. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acsz688-ohw&feature=channel_page

    Tim
     
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    Cor! That's quite an improvement on the old 'tiff..tiff..tiff..tiff..tiff..tiff..' of Blanche!
     
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    An interesting vantage point - standing in the four foot of the Cambrian Coast Line!
    I understand the film maker was under NR supervision whilst making this film, but I sincerely hope nobody tries to copy it... [-o<

    Otherwise an interesting film of a significant event in preservation history.
     
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    On a public crossing of the line...
     
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    Cheeky git!

    Mark
     
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    I see what a previous post said about 143 being in clouds of steam! I'm sure its only temporary! 87 goes very well, I too hope the longer WHR will run at realistic speeds.
     
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