RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted March 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2012 Due to a change of project, I've been looking at what in my collection needs to be culled, and what can stay. My proposed layout is based in early 1960's Cornwall (Penzance area), therefore some of the locos in my collection are now surplus to requirements, and therefore have been earmarked to go and release some cash to build the next project. Most of the locos marked (8f's, Austerities etc) I can let go without any consideration, however the 9f's I'd like to find an excuse to keep. I've read the books, I've searched the internet, I've gone through flickr, and I just cannot find a 9f in Cornwall. I have a niggling feeling all those driving axles makes the 9f unsuitable for Cornish use, although I'd expect the odd 9F on the main line, but not one beasty to be found. I've found a few in Newton Abbot, but I suspect these were picking up freight, milk or summer passengers from Plymouth. http://www.flickr.com/photos/arthurmorley/5188268282/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/arthurmorley/4340769458/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/arthurmorley/4294742561/ The eBay one is quite interesting as its a summer passenger train with an 800 train code. I have no idea where it could have originated from. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9f-92230-Dawlish-Real-Photograph-/360385158591#ht_500wt_1413 So before I give up, does anyone know of a book with a photo of a 9f in Cornwall, even if it is Evening Star on a special! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2012 9Fs were not permitted to cross the Royal Albert Bridge (so if you do find a picture of one which did a number of retired railwaymen might need to run for cover ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted March 26, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2012 Was there a reason for that? I thought that they had a blue classification, the same as a 28xx, so it wasn't weight holding them back from crossing. The only reason I can think is the length of wheelbase. Any ideas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cary hill Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I think this old thread of mine has some further explanation towards the end http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/45536-cornish-brwr-locomotive-operations-largely-self-contained/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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