RMweb Premium keefer Posted April 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2015 However, the completed locomotive will probably exceed the current weight limit, unless that has been raised in recent years. 135 tons, over 6 axles? Ian That's a 22.5t axle load, which IIRC is the same as a cl. 67 (90t over 4 axles). So, although high and restrictive, not the worst ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 .... we could see what Kestrel looked like but not hear it .... Gas turbine 18000, anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Everything has a price, and from reading a couple of links a while ago there ard a couple of the v16 blocks still acting as standby generators in France. Offering a replacement modern standby generator may free 1 up, I just need to keep waiting for that Euromillions win...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Good long wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenw Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 However, the completed locomotive will probably exceed the current weight limit, unless that has been raised in recent years. 135 tons, over 6 axles? Classes 60 / 66 - 129 / 130t ? Not far off, although maximum speed is also a factor here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusey1 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 There is a company looking a building a replica for those of you who do no know yet wwwbrcwco.moonfruit.com/kestrel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Nothing on that link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted May 31, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2015 Nothing on that link The link works for me, but the page doesn't exactly inspire me to donate.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Nothing on that linkIt works for me too, but it looks like it's essentially a 14 year old dreamer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Ah, I thought I needed to add a full stop between www and brcwco, what a mistake to make! Yep, 14 year old fantasy page especially with Falcon, Lion, a blue Pullman and some Trans Pennine DMUs planned as well. Is this not actually a secret Heljan site from a few years back regarding possible 00 gauge models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 It works for me too, but it looks like it's essentially a 14 year old dreamer. A certain other dreamer's kid brother? Anyone for a J39 with copper boiler? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenw Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 The link works for me, but the page doesn't exactly inspire me to donate.... From the "History" page on that site; " In 1878 the company was reformed as the Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Company. The new company started producing high quality coaches that were sold to the 'big four' companies in the UK as well as railways around the world. That's funny, I always thought the "big four" weren't formed till 1923 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ian Posted June 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2015 I like the fact that whilst there is a prominently displayed PayPal donate button the contact page is completely blank. That's a shame, I have some genuine Blue Pullman body panels that I could sell him... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 1, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2015 There is a company looking a building a replica for those of you who do no know yet wwwbrcwco.moonfruit.com/kestrel Nothing on that link http://www.brcwco.moonfruit.com/kestrel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusey1 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 if you do not put the dot in between the www and the brcwco then it works and they also have a facebook page if you look up the "Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company Ltd" so the web link is wwwbrcwco.moonfruit.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Why put in a 'www' (without the fullstop) when it wasn't required - just led to confusion as most of us of a certain age remember everything started with 'WWW dot' Mind, it sort of goes with the website - what's the point in it, somebody wanting to recreate Kestrel, Lion, Falcon, a Blue Pullman and a Trans Pennine Unit. Just had a look in my garage under some sheeting, it seems I have them all stored in there along with Shergar and Lord Lucan. If anyone wants them I accept Paypal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 ..... under some sheeting, it seems I have them all stored in there along with Shergar and Lord Lucan. If anyone wants them I accept Paypal. Is Elvis looking after them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Is Elvis looking after them? Not any more, he escaped when I lifted the garage door, well that just means double shifts for Roger De Courcey, Nookie bear will refuse at first but Roger has him on the palm of his hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Is the Lynton and Barnstable's Lew in there as well? I'm confused by the 'new' BRCW website. Especially the bit about DMUs. The logic seems to be that new builds are required because the only ones now available for purchase need restoring. They've not entirely grasped how heritage railways work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 They've not entirely grasped how heritage railways work.I don't think they've quite grasped how reality works! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I don't think they've quite grasped how reality works! .....Meanwhile.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I just happen to have a shed load of Russian razor blades produced in late 1993. You don't think, could it be, might it be, that just possibly I am shaving.................... ...............using some old commie razors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Fantasy some of those linked websites may be, but it does lead to one possibility for anyone serious about wanting to build a Kestrel replica - why start with a class 47, when a TEP70 seems to have a direct lineage from Kestrel? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted June 5, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 5, 2015 Like the waffle about the bogies being copied by the Russians. Do they mean as a Co-Co as the actual bogies of a Tep70 are nothing like Kestrel's? Tep70 http://siissalo.it.helsinki.fi/4rmedia/est/est_rzd_tep70nr15043987_narva_200709_L.jpg Kestrel http://glostransporthistory.visit-gloucestershire.co.uk/images/RapKestrel.jpg Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Tracking down the 16 cylinder engine is the big stumbling block. Not impossible but you would have to negotiate with a french power station...... Plus, yes technology from hs4000 may have gone into russian engine, but as a starting point a 47 is closer than the very out of UK gauge Russian option. But don't worry, as soon as I win euro millions I'll get right on it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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