RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2015 Saw them under construction at Crewe Works .A special excursion from Euston in the mid 50's,hauled by recently constructed Standard 5 MT 73072 (6A). 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_R Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I came across a few Crosti 9Fconversion parts (Crownline I think) in a box of bits at a toy fair last year. A lot of head scratching and many mistakes later a much modified Bachmann 9f has emerged from the workbench as a workworn 92021. I'm glad I finally managed to finish it before the Hornby version arrives. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Don't seem to able to get into that thread, any tips please ??? Try http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/95067-model-rail-scotland/page-3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Just had notification from Derails that the late crest version has again been put back until late July. I certainly hope that we won't be disappointed when it eventually arrives, lol...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted March 6, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2015 Any ideas if the early build as also been put back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hi, both are now due on the same date unfortunately according to Derails supplier. Although both models are shown on Hornby.com as May delivery this is incorrect, they just haven't got round to changing the dates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2015 Does anyone know how the two boilers worked on the crosti. was there two fire doors? Or was it more a frie draft door that was opened shut to make them work separately and dose anyone have a photo of the cab. I have had a quick look through the topic and dow think I missed the tthe answer to my question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2015 I think not was waste steam that preheated the water in the 2nd boiler. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) There weren't two separate boilers. There was an essentially conventional boiler with a single firebox, the exhaust from the cylinders, which contained considerable heat energy, was diverted back through the under slung, secondary, pre-heat boiler, where it heated the feed water for the main boiler. The exhaust finally exited through a chimney half way back along the boiler on the right hand side. It was an attempt to improve the overall efficiency of the steam locomotive. More info and diagram here; http://www.aqpl43.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEUM/LOCOLOCO/francocrosti/francocrosti.htm Edited March 12, 2015 by Arthur 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted March 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thanks Arthur. ill have a read of the link in the morning. Almost a turbo charger 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thanks Arthur. ill have a read of the link in the morning. Almost a turbo charger But regrettably hardly with a similar effect. the idea, and theoretical savings, turned out quite well when applied to superannuated Italian engines but when applied to a relatively economical modern design such as the 9F it simply didn't cut the financial mustard - hence its short life on the 9Fs ) which was also not helped by major corrosion problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor Old Bruce Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 There weren't two separate boilers. There was an essentially conventional boiler with a single firebox, the exhaust from the cylinders, which contained considerable heat energy, was diverted back through the under slung, secondary, pre-heat boiler, where it heated the feed water for the main boiler. The exhaust finally exited through a chimney half way back along the boiler on the right hand side. It was an attempt to improve the overall efficiency of the steam locomotive. More info and diagram here; http://www.aqpl43.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEUM/LOCOLOCO/francocrosti/francocrosti.htm With respect Arthur, that's not what the description says. The combustion gases passed through the main boiler and were then diverted to the pre-heater below to go back almost to the firebox before being discharged through the side-mounted 'chimney'. The exhaust from the cylinders was diverted to the side 'chimney' to create the draught to draw the combustion gases through both the main boiler and the pre-heater. More of a heat exchanger than a turbo charger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 No arguement, I gave a very brief description and the link for the full info. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 At Ally Pally... M1410004 by Coldgunner, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted March 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Hmmmm It's not clear from the photo but have they lost the superfluous handrail to the left of the chimney? I'd still like to see evidence of '27 with late logo...... Edited March 28, 2015 by RedgateModels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hmmmm It's not clear from the photo but have they lost the superfluous handrail to the left of the chimney? No, but it might just be the same pre production model floating around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I didn't really examine it too much, there wasn't much on the Hornby stand to interest me. Not that they are boring, just nothing new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hmmmm It's not clear from the photo but have they lost the superfluous handrail to the left of the chimney? I'd still like to see evidence of '27 with late logo...... Here you go: http://railphotoprints.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v85/p35763250-3.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted March 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2015 Here you go: http://railphotoprints.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v85/p35763250-3.jpg Ah! But that's a rebuilt one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Ah! But that's a rebuilt one Sorry, I didn't realise you wanted one in original condition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted March 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2015 No worries Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) July cannot come quick enough for me to get my hands on both the early and late crest versions, lol. Edited March 29, 2015 by Black 5 Bear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hmmmm It's not clear from the photo but have they lost the superfluous handrail to the left of the chimney? I'd still like to see evidence of '27 with late logo...... I believe we've we've been here before but I continue to doubt if any of them acquired the second emblem while they were still running with the preheater boiler and side exhaust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted March 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 29, 2015 I believe we've we've been here before but I continue to doubt if any of them acquired the second emblem while they were still running with the preheater boiler and side exhaust. The only example that I have photos of with late logo in full Crosti form is '021. The photo shows it in store awaiting conversion, but must have run with the late logo on the tender, even if it was for a very short time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Does anyone know whether or not the Crosti will come complete with fitted brake gear as in the case of the P2 ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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