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 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: Bachmann 00 gauge model crane

Roger Cooke
Posted: 08 Jan 2018, 13:36 

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Apparently the Bachmann 2018 price list is quoting the RRP for the crane as £249.99 The Bachmann crane is also discussed in detail, and shown in closeup, in this YouTude video. Well worth a look, scroll to approx 10 mins if you're not interested in the J72. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8NiR7C2NyQ

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: Bachmann 00 gauge model crane

Roger Cooke
Posted: 06 Dec 2017, 01:07 

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No word on price yet, I'm afraid, but here is some more information on the initial versions:

http://bachmann.co.uk/details.php?id=493

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: Bachmann 00 gauge model crane

Roger Cooke
Posted: 30 Nov 2017, 10:18 

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I run out of superlatives with this model! As can be seen the tooling allows for the correct GW, SR and LNER pattern details (note the jib runners, RB details, and inside/outside valve chest configurations). That looks like a working radius indicator too! The longer you look, the more detail you see...

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: Bachmann 00 gauge model crane

Roger Cooke
Posted: 11 Jul 2017, 08:59 

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Steve,

Those really do look very impressive indeed, I can't wait to see the first models!

Outstanding, and thank you for posting the links here!

Roger

 Forum: Makers, Allocations, Dates and other Miscellaneous   Topic: Vertical tubed Vertical boilers did exist....

Roger Cooke
Posted: 06 Mar 2017, 16:15 

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Most certainly in breakdown cranes! The boilers the GWR built c. 1917 for use in Nos 1, 2, and 3 were all dry-head VFT (vertical firetube) boilers, and one has survived, albeit in poor condition, with No 2. Were it not for the unexpected availability of the superior, and better condition, Cochran Ho...

 Forum: News and Sightings   Topic: Lewisham derailment

Roger Cooke
 Post subject: Re: Lewisham derailment
Posted: 26 Jan 2017, 13:02 

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Found this http://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/southeastern-passengers-advised-of-changes-for-the-rest-of-the-week-as-extensive-repairs-needed-following-lewisham-freight-train-derailment Good find. There are several more photos if you visit the Media Centre "Pictures & Video"...

 Forum: General Breakdown and Recovery Discussions   Topic: Article in British Railways Illustrated

Roger Cooke
Posted: 14 Jan 2017, 16:52 

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There is an excellent 2-part article by Allan C Baker in the November 2016 (Vol 26 No 2) and December 2016 (Vol 26 No 2) issues of British Railways Illustrated magazine, which is generously illustrated and well worth reading. The Dec. issue may still be in the shops, but there is an excellent back n...

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: Large Steam Crane Detail Engineering Drawings

Roger Cooke
Posted: 04 Jan 2017, 17:10 

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Hi Philip, Do you have any particular crane in mind (there are so many to choose from)? The BDCA has quite a number of original and copy drawings in its collection, and it is possible for me to supply copies of some of these at cost. However, there is no type of crane for which we have a complete se...

 Forum: News and Sightings   Topic: Incident with 62048

Roger Cooke
 Post subject: Re: Incident with 62048
Posted: 06 Dec 2016, 17:11 

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Hmm, a tricky one given the paucity of information! There seem to be no reported accidents that fit, so possibly it was a non-passenger accident which wasn't reported on by HMRI. The nearer crane is clearly a CS RB crane, either one of the first pair of LNER 35/36 ton cranes of 1936/6, (941591 or 90...

 Forum: Breakdown Cranes and Recovery Operations on Film   Topic: East Lancs 75-tonner

Roger Cooke
 Post subject: East Lancs 75-tonner
Posted: 04 Nov 2016, 10:10 

Replies: 1
Views: 11687
I came across a clip on YouTube yesterday of a magnificent example of British engineering .... being lifted by the East Lancs Railway's Cowans Sheldon 75-tonner!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wUBsI9L1JY

It is a clip I don't remember seeing before and thought it deserved mentioning here.
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