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simonrl
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9 years ago

...quarry Hunslet boiler on eBay. Non serviceable obviously.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dinorwic-Quarry-Hunslet-Port-Class-Loco-Domed-Boiler-24-inch-gauge-2ft-steel/162150023290?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D2795ae0695874fcd992ec483e44f8bc7%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D122092058699

Now then, if somebody would like to buy me that for Christmas please 🙂

my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by

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RAMPAGE
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9 years ago

seems rather dear?

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simonrl
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9 years ago

For effectively a lump of rusty metal I completely agree!

my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by

exspelio
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9 years ago

A quick shot-blast and dose of red-lead (or modern equivalent) could add any number of noughts onto the price, I do notice that there is no photo of the front or the tubes inside----.

Always remember, nature is in charge, get it wrong and it is you who suffers!.

RAMPAGE
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9 years ago

This however looks a lot of fun.

Especially if we convert it to 2' guage.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Geismar-Ego-4-petrol-driven-4-seat-railway-track-maintenance-inspection-trolley/232029084825?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38540%26meid%3D1eb74b56253348aab4485d7e528a14ff%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D232029085483

Oh the fun we could have on the FR...

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AR
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9 years ago

I notice the description says no tubes...

I spotted the track maintenance trolley too and thought that looked a better prospect!

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JohnnearCfon
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9 years ago

It is a spare boiler for a Dinorwic Port Class Loco. It came off No 1 when I owned it. I had the opportunity to buy the only spare boiler for a Port Class when I owned No 1 so bought that. I then had that one certified by the boiler inspector and placed that on No 1's chassis that way, the loco would have been out of service for a lesser time.

In fact, the boiler I bought, turned out to be No 1's original boiler. I think the one on ebay we worked out was off Dolbadarn.

RAMPAGE
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"JohnnearCfon" wrote:
It is a spare boiler for a Dinorwic Port Class Loco. It came off No 1 when I owned it. I had the opportunity to buy the only spare boiler for a Port Class when I owned No 1 so bought that. I then had that one certified by the boiler inspector and placed that on No 1's chassis that way, the loco would have been out of service for a lesser time.

In fact, the boiler I bought, turned out to be No 1's original boiler. I think the one on ebay we worked out was off Dolbadarn.

Much use then? Do many people have a Port Class Loco in need of a replacement boiler shell?

If not, I suspect its value will be closer to its weight in low-signature scrap steel.

Beneath my steely exterior beats the heart of a dashing hero

simonrl
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9 years ago

"RAMPAGE" wrote:
This however looks a lot of fun.

Especially if we convert it to 2' guage.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Geismar-Ego-4-petrol-driven-4-seat-railway-track-maintenance-inspection-trolley/232029084825?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38540%26meid%3D1eb74b56253348aab4485d7e528a14ff%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D232029085483

Oh the fun we could have on the FR...

Apparently a Fiat Uno, minus tyres, exactly fits 4' 8 1/2" gauge 🙂

my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by

TheBogieman
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9 years ago

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Now, now Miles. FR Rule Book states 20mph max except where lower permanent and temp limits apply. (I have been faster with several drivers who shall be nameless - gave me, as Fireman, a hard time keeping up with steam demand. I hasten to add that these were on empty carriage stock movements and no passengers were harmed during these movements...) :angel:

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sinker
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9 years ago

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"SimonRL" wrote:

Apparently a Fiat Uno, minus tyres, exactly fits 4' 8 1/2" gauge :)

With the wheels taken off and reversed ;)

It was beige 😉

Yma O Hyd....

simonrl
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9 years ago

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"JohnnearCfon" wrote:
It is a spare boiler for a Dinorwic Port Class Loco. It came off No 1 when I owned it. I had the opportunity to buy the only spare boiler for a Port Class when I owned No 1 so bought that. I then had that one certified by the boiler inspector and placed that on No 1's chassis that way, the loco would have been out of service for a lesser time.

In fact, the boiler I bought, turned out to be No 1's original boiler. I think the one on ebay we worked out was off Dolbadarn.

I never knew you had owned No 1 John :thumbup: when did you own her?

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simonrl
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9 years ago

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"sinker" wrote:

"SimonRL" wrote:

Apparently a Fiat Uno, minus tyres, exactly fits 4' 8 1/2" gauge :)

With the wheels taken off and reversed ;)

It was beige ;D

Ah, so not quite drive on / drive off then?

my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by

RAMPAGE
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"TheBogieman" wrote:
Now, now Miles. FR Rule Book states 20mph max except where lower permanent and temp limits apply. (I have been faster with several drivers who shall be nameless - gave me, as Fireman, a hard time keeping up with steam demand. I hasten to add that these were on empty carriage stock movements and no passengers were harmed during these movements...) :angel:

Well, with this one you'd not need to worry about stoking as it looks to have a perfectly serviceable Honda four stoke. You could sit back and relax, just needing to tip in a bit more super-unleaded every so often.

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JohnnearCfon
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"RAMPAGE" wrote:

Much use then? Do many people have a Port Class Loco in need of a replacement boiler shell?

If not, I suspect its value will be closer to its weight in low-signature scrap steel.

The only other two Dinorwic Port Class Locos are Dolbadarn (originally No 2) at Llanberis and Michael at Statfold Barn.

JohnnearCfon
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"SimonRL" wrote:

I never knew you had owned No 1 John :thumbup: when did you own her?

From October 1982 to January 1997.

skimble
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"RAMPAGE" wrote:
This however looks a lot of fun.

Especially if we convert it to 2' guage.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Geismar-Ego-4-petrol-driven-4-seat-railway-track-maintenance-inspection-trolley/232029084825?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38540%26meid%3D1eb74b56253348aab4485d7e528a14ff%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D232029085483

Why regauge it? Blaenau - Traws awaits you. 😉

TheBogieman
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The Traws branch is due to be regauged to 2' under the F&WHR's Ph7 expansion plan Ange - reinstatement of F&B and extend back to Bala via a Dduallt style spiral around Llyn Celyn... So better be quick with the speeder unmodified. :devil:

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JohnnearCfon
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Why the need for a spiral when plans had been drawn up for the standard gauge railway to be diverted round the edge of the reservoir? I am certain that didn't require a spiral. In the end they just decided to close it and link that line to the LNWR line.

ladder monkey
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Posted: 20/08/2016 11:47:41 Reply | Quote
Why the need for a spiral when plans had been drawn up for the standard gauge railway to be diverted round the edge of the reservoir? I am certain that didn't require a spiral. In the end they just decided to close it and link that line to the LNWR line.
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