K14 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Cheeky request for someone who does go on this tour to publish on RM web photographs of the stationary boiler at the shed dating from steam days. i can find no published images. Thanks, 32a These might do to be going on with... Here's a shot of it in situ:— (source: http://www.abrail.co.uk/SBPhotographs.htm ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 K14, Thanks for the photos. I think I'm right in thinking that it's a Dean goods boiler. I presume it would have had the normal lagging & cleading when in service - if anyone knows different, there's two of us would like to know! Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 3rd Rail Exile Posted July 4, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2016 Hi Castle, Unfortunately, work has intervened, and I'm now going to be in Bangkok on 31st July. I'd rather be walking round Didcot Railway Centre, but work has to be done... Maybe bext year... Regards, James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K14 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 K14, Thanks for the photos. I think I'm right in thinking that it's a Dean goods boiler. I presume it would have had the normal lagging & cleading when in service - if anyone knows different, there's two of us would like to know! Best Simon It's either off a Dean Goods or some Cambrian thing, I don't think anyone's really investigated its provenance in any depth. Looking at the photos in the link I posted it seems that cladding was largely retained, but often got chopped about. You obviously wouldn't need most of the backhead fittings & one shot shows the dome stripped bare & a large diameter take-off pipe attached:— A couple of shots of ex-pannier boilers show a different arrangement:— Enough threadjacking... I hope to be around on the day as C&W rep, providing Real Life doesn't get in the way. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Hi Castle, Re Didcot day, I would love to come along but at the moment I don't know whether I'll be in the UK that day? Regards, Deano Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Hi All, Sorry you can't come Terry and James - maybe next time... Coxswain and Deano: Glad to have you aboard! See you both there! I see we have had Pete to the (photographic) rescue again - cheers buddy! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ4NC Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Hi Castle, Space on the day for one more? Thanks. Regards, Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Hi Colin, Glad to have you aboard! See you there... All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Hi Castle Sadly, as expected, I have to go to work so I won't be able to make it this time! Hope you all have an enjoyable day! Regards, Deano. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 No worries Deano! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulgabill Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I know its late in the day but would there be room for 1 or 2 extras on this? TONY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hi Tony, No problem - we can always squeeze another few on board! See you there! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler Fan Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 * Drew Sorry space for 3 is cancelled.They are not able to attend. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Looking like may have to drop out due to financial constraints and health. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 No worries guys - see you next time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted July 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2016 Morning Drew Is there any chance you can chat the lovely ladies up in the canteen to have some bacon rolls/sarnies on the go first thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinian Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 K14, Thanks for the photos. I think I'm right in thinking that it's a Dean goods boiler. I presume it would have had the normal lagging & cleading when in service - if anyone knows different, there's two of us would like to know! Best Simon Harold Gasson in "Footplate Days" (OPC 1976) implies that the Didcot boiler was indeed an ex Dean Goods boiler. "The regulator replaced with a steam valve .... steam heating valve blanked off, steam brake and vacuum fittings removed, together with the lubricator". He also comments that it had a "30 foot chimney, supported with stay wires". Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks Adrian I've read that, probably where I got the thought from. Aberystwyth also had a prodigious chimney, guyed... Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Castle If it's ok, could I bring one extra? That would be me + 4. Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 Hi All, Simon - no worries! 81C - I will ask on Saturday... All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted July 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2016 Hi All, Simon - no worries! 81C - I will ask on Saturday... All the best, Castle I'll but you a brew if you can swing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted July 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2016 Unfortunately both my wife and 2year old have both come down with a bug, so can't make it as need to stay and look after them Will definitely be back next year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 No worries! I hope they get well soon. Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2016 Castle, Many thanks to yourself and K14 for another excellent day 'behind the scenes' at Didcot. Clearly 'watching coaling' will now have to go on the agenda for every RMweb visit although I remain a little concerned about the presence of a blue engine despite it having quite a good sound chip.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted July 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2016 Castle et al, Also many thanks from me for a very interesting afternoon, and to Mike (Stationmaster) for signalling reminiscences. Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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