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    Flying Scotsman can't climb slope .

    in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)

    Posted

    Can somebody please explain what is happening in this situation?  I understand the following comments about when on gradients, and even recall reading recently - I think it must have been on Tornado's 100mph run - about sudden and rapid braking making the water disappear from the glass for an alarmingly long time, but I don't really follow the statement quoted...

    Thanks

    Very basically when a higher demand is being placed on the water inside the boiler shell (by the regulator being opened) the water level can rise due to the increase in steam bubbles in the water which makes it less dense and the water level appears to rise, once the demand drops the amount of steam bubbles in the water reduced and the water level drops. Whilst this rise in level is less pronounced in the gauge glass as the water in the glass is not as agitated and cooler it is still apparent as a rising and falling water level.

     

    If you want to go into this in more detail take a look at the Spirax Sarco UK website which has lots of information and resources.

    http://www.spiraxsarco.com/global/uk/Resources/Pages/home.aspx

    Foxfield Railway Autumn Gala 23rd/24th September 2017

    in Preservation

    Posted

    Beyer Peacock 1827 successfully returned to traffic on Sunday 17th September having been out of service for 18 months, first having had the axleboxes overhauled and then awaiting specialised boiler repairs following identification of problems in the firebox. Seen here on her first trip out double heading with Bellerophon she will be back in action for the gala this coming weekend alongside Bellerophon, Whiston, Dubs crane tank and Eustace Forth which will be unveiled for the first time fully lined and lettered.

     

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    Flying Scotsman can't climb slope .

    in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)

    Posted

    Yes.

     

    You've got the stereotype that every railway enthusiast is an anorak wearing socially inept individual who is borderline on the autism spectrum, that has never had a girlfriend and still lives with his parents, and doesn't have a sense of humour. That's not the enthusiasts that I know. Most of whom are married with children, have a decent job and like a few drinks in the pub. In other words normal people. As are the anorak wearers.

     

    When people get uppity about people having a bit of a laugh that an engine can't get up a hill, then that proves they haven't got a sense of humour. It's called banter. It's always happened. Even the great CMEs participated in it. 

     

    Churchward. "Because one of mine could pull two of their bloody things backwards!" about LNWR 4-6-0s.

     

    Churchward. "What does that young man want to build one of those for? He could have had ours." about GNR A1s.

     

    Just a couple off the top of my head. There are hundreds of examples and everyone has their favourite.

     

     

    Stop being so stuffy people and have a bit of light-hearted banter. :)

     

     

     

    Jason

     

    I wonder if Sir Hadyn thinks it is light-hearted banter? Better yet take him up on his offer of a chat over a brew and find out for yourself.

     

    I would agree with a lot of this with the exception of saying that there are an awful lot of the people you describe in your first sentence out there. What I take exception to is 'enthusiasts' who have never had any involvement with the real thing, have never worked on a steam loco, have never been closer than the back end of a camera or a photo in a book then posting, sometimes to the extent of criticising those who do work on the locos, as if they know something about it. No, they don't.

     

    That is not banter and is absolutely guatanteed to get up the collective noses of those who do know something about the job.

    Quite agree Phil, and the posts criticising the NRM must be extremely insulting to the people at the NRM who have, and continue to, work hard to ensure that Scotsman continues to be available to enthuse and entertain the whole country, and not just a select few enthusiasts. (I will say now I have no involvement with the NRM)

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    Flying Scotsman can't climb slope .

    in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)

    Posted

    Oh here we go again with the 'It's just another engine' and 'overated' comments.

     

    First let me say I agree, from the point of view of an enthusiast with specific interests, it is 'just another engine' and possibly for all the people working hard to restore, overhaul and maintain locomotives it can seem 'overated'. However, look at the amount of publicity it gains in the media who would otherwise not look twice at a steam engine. As an ambassador for the heritage railway movement and steam preservation Flying Scotsman's ability to gain column inches in local and national media and screen time on television is worth far more to all of us than many realise. You only have to look at the scenes on platforms and around railways it has visited, crowds of people, mainly none enthusiasts, who have turned up purely to witness or ride behind it. What other loco currently in service could command that degree of enthusiasm or passion? I personally feel that the commitment made by the NRM in finishing her overhaul despite many challenges (and let's not go into the myriad of issues behind the overhaul) is fully justified by the amount of good will and publicity the heritage railway movement as a whole can gain from the 'Flying Scotsman' brand. And so what if a railway charges a premium to view and ride behind the loco? They have to be first and foremost commercially viable if you want to continue enjoying steam as we have come to know it and if you have access to a premium product you price it accordingly.

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    Spotting the Scotsman...

    in Preservation

    Posted

    I'm very disappointed to see that this thread has descended into levels I would only expect from contributors on another forum with the initials NP. I thought everyone on RMWeb was above such petty comments as some written here.

     

    I quite agree with PhilH, if you've ever been on the footplate in adverse circumstances you would know there are times when it doesn't matter what you do sometimes the conditions are just too extreme. I do feel that some of the comments come down to the old saying; 'Those that can, do... and those that can't talk about it'.

    Pontypool & Blaenavon Gala 2016 - June 24-26

    in Preservation

    Posted

    The dog was lovely, I had to catch him then take him back to the bloke !

     

    The bloke said himself that the dog was way to strong for him, really

    We did spot the dog quite early but not the owner. We were keeping an eye on the dog as it looked quite excited, it wasn't till we were nearly at Blaenavon station that we spotted it had a lead on. I did bring the train to a stand at the little footpath crossing on the approach to Blaenavon, partly because I thought the dog might make a run across and also to shut the gate someone had left open!

    One does have to wonder why some people have animals they aren't able to control effectively.

    Foxfield Railway Autumn Gala 23rd/24th September 2017

    in Preservation

    Posted

    The Foxfield Autumn Gala is being held over the 23rd/24th September and will once again see the railway playing host to a multitude of traction engines, steam rollers and steam lorries, as well as other wonderful quirks and curiosities.
    The railway will field up to 5 steam and 2/3 diesel locomotives over the weekend, with demonstration coal trains on Foxfield Bank, lifting demonstrations by Dubs crane tank at both Caverswall Road station and Foxfield colliery, and selected passenger services using the Knotty Heritage Train during the day.
    The newly refurbished 'One Legged Shunter' bar will be open and serving excellent real ales alongside the buffet at Caverswall Road and light refreshments will be available at Foxfield Colliery.
    We look forward to welcoming all of you to our last big event of the season.

    Industrial Themed model Exhibition

    in UK Standard Gauge Industrial Modelling

    Posted

    I can think of a couple of one day venues locally (church related so Saturday only!) but to make it worthwhile it would have to be well marketed to get a worthwhile footfall.

     

    That was the point of the SFG Gnosall exhibition, we only wanted to reach finescale modellers so marketing was targeted through RMWeb with some local leaflet advertising, although we did have leaflets at the Stafford Exhibition in February. We anticipated a smaller footfall than a general exhibition with trade and budgeted accordingly.

    Industrial Themed model Exhibition

    in UK Standard Gauge Industrial Modelling

    Posted

    The best way to take this forward is probably along the same lines as the Staffordshire Finescale Group's recent one day exhibition. We found a venue that had reasonable costs and kept them low by keeping the time we hired it to a minimum and none of the exhibitors put in any costs other than some fuel for those who came a distance and a van to move BCB and a couple of other local layouts to the hall. That way even though the attendance was limited we covered the costs of the exhibition.

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