Class 13 hump shunters at Tinsley

[slilley]

On 14/04/2024 at 14:04, Michael Hodgson said:

I don't know how much vertical play there is the bogie pivots - would it even be allowed over the hump? 

 

It is my understanding that the 08s converted to 13s were increased in weight  - would that also apply to this radio-fitted standby 08?

I assume the radio was necessary only if it was covering for a master unit, I don't see a use for one on the slave.

You might not need it to be coupled to a slave - an 08 should still be able to do the job on it own but with shorter trains.

Part of the raison d' etre of the Standard Type 4 design was the ability to traverse humps. Something that Peaks and 40s could not do given their bogies. One of several reasons why the Eastern Region rejected taking Peaks when they were offered them.

 

Simon 

[Wickham Green too]

On 15/04/2024 at 16:04, TravisM said:

I think your just nit picking as the Class 56, 58 & 60's were built AFTER the Class 13's were converted. ...

Half of them were built after the 13s were SCRAPPED !