RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted February 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2013 I've seen on other posts, the term 'Taffy Tank'. I've seen the term applied to 56 & 66xx class tanks;- why? They are 56xx class tanks, simple. Taffy tanks are just that; Taffy tanks. There are two still in existence, nos 28 (GWR 450) & 85 (GWR 426). TVR classes 01 & 02 resectively. I suspect some sloppy 2nd rate, unresearched copy writing is to blame. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing! If you are the poor unfortunate to whom this missive is directed, fear not! A good pair of glasses, and a copy of the bible, according to RCTS (part 10) will soon have you on your way. IIRC, the 56xx was based upon the Rhymney Railway class M. The Rhymney is the next valley over, boyo...... Rant subsided..... Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 It depends what you mean by 'Taffy'. If you mean ex-Taff Vale Railway I agree wholeheartedly that a 56xx should not be addressed in this way. However, 'Taffy' is often used as an affectionate nickname for an inhabitant of Wales - or as an insult: remember that Private Walker in Dad's Army used to address the dour Scot Fraser as 'Taffy'. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2013 Until I read the first post I don't think I'd ever come across the term 'Taffy tank' applied to a 56XX. And if I had heard the term I would immediately assume someone was talking about a Taff Vale engine. All sounds a bit like 'Black Eights' to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timppl Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I have never heard the term before: when I saw the title I assumed it was some american wagon for carrying molten toffee :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor Old Bruce Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I have never heard the term before: when I saw the title I assumed it was some american wagon for carrying molten toffee :-) From the local treacle mine, no doubt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Well In Wales they're known as jumbos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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