friscopete Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 The LNER Fairlop loop had many larger trains when diversions were needed. in the 30's I gather. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Overnight boat trains used by diamond couriers sounds quite exotic! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Joseph_Pestell said: I can't recall any large tanks from North British ... Both the G&SWR ‘Baltics’ and the Caledonian ‘Wemyss Bay Tanks’ referred to above were built by NB Loco, as were some of the LMS Stanier 2-cylinder 2-6-4Ts. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 On 28/10/2020 at 02:01, GWRSwindon said: Odd scenario, but here goes: assuming you a have a boat train service between a branch line terminus at a seaport and a main line station, what relatively quick tank engine should be chosen, from the entire range of British steam engine classes? It's a branch line, so no Streaks or Spamcans. The distance between the branch terminus and station and is about 30-40 miles. I would go through an Observer's Book Of Steam Locos and note the 6-coupled tank engines with the largest diameter driving wheels, if you want them to be fast. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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