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 Forum: News and Sightings   Topic: GWR No 2 overhaul

 Post subject: Re: GWR No 2 overhaul
Posted: 18 Apr 2011, 14:43 

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After discovering the full extent of the work needed on the 1917 Swindon VFT boiler, time passed without any breakthrough. No bequests, no grants, no financial or other miracles meant that the boiler remained as the biggest impediment to the overhaul. In 2010 however things unexpectedly took a turn ...

 Forum: News and Sightings   Topic: GWR No 2 overhaul

 Post subject: Re: GWR No 2 overhaul
Posted: 18 Apr 2011, 14:09 

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Views: 62074


As promised, boilers . A bit of history first:- During its working life with the GWR and BR(W), No 2 crane has had at least two different boilers fitted; or more accurately that should be two different types of boiler fitted. When built, the crane was fitted with an obscure design of boiler built by...

 Forum: News and Sightings   Topic: GWR No 2 overhaul

 Post subject: GWR No 2 overhaul
Posted: 18 Apr 2011, 13:35 

Replies: 20
Views: 62074


Many readers of this forum will be aware that the former GWR No 2 steam breakdown crane is currently out of service at the ESR, where steps are underway to try to return it to an operational condition. I thought that it might be of interest to some to hear what is happening, so I have started this t...

 Forum: Breakdown Cranes and Recovery Operations on Film   Topic: Crane Photo's

 Post subject: Re: Crane Photo's
Posted: 11 Apr 2011, 11:29 

Replies: 5
Views: 19582


The fourth photo is also relevant to GWR No 2 since it shows the ill-fated DS1560 (ADRC95209), the boiler from which is currently being overhauled to go into No 2.

 Forum: News and Sightings   Topic: Flickr Photo Site

 Post subject: Re: Flickr Photo Site
Posted: 11 Apr 2011, 11:24 

Replies: 9
Views: 34408


Paul is in the process of rebuilding his site with a new host, see

http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/

Welcome news indeed, since Paul's site was one of the most valuable railway photographic resources on the web.

 Forum: News and Sightings   Topic: Flickr Photo Site

 Post subject: Re: Flickr Photo Site
Posted: 08 Apr 2011, 09:31 

Replies: 9
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John,

I have the greatest sympathy for you and all the others affected by the fotopic debacle, and I am pleased to see that the your excellent photos are on the way back.

Roger

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 5" Gauge live steam

Posted: 23 Mar 2011, 10:22 

Replies: 20
Views: 77181


David, I believe that you are right. I also now think that the first photo in the first post is the base for the crab superstructure - the "horns" on the right being part of the jib foot support (in conjunction with the parts you have identified) and the feature between the horns being par...

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 5" Gauge live steam

Posted: 22 Mar 2011, 11:15 

Replies: 20
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Alex, I am thinking that we are seeing crab sides, carriage headstocks and girder boxes. The first photo in each post however has me baffled for the time being! This is looking very good, however, and it is great to see the continued progress. Keep up the good work, and keep the photos coming! Roger

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 0 Gauge Brass kit

 Post subject: Re: MP3 - 0 Gauge Brass kit
Posted: 03 Mar 2011, 10:19 

Replies: 14
Views: 51312


That looks stunning, Alex! I can't wait for the next installment!

Roger

 Forum: General Breakdown and Recovery Discussions   Topic: Coal and Water Tankers in Breakdown Trains

Posted: 28 Feb 2011, 10:38 

Replies: 12
Views: 44533


David, It is certainly my impression that R&R were not too diligent in providing drain holes in box sections, however, in fairness to the original designer, the problem with No 2's water trap really only came about becuase at some stage the jib-end drawhook has been replaced, and to get to the d...
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