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Interesting real world steam engine restoration
Post by Henry Brown   » Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:50 pm

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Since there has been a fair amount of discussion about steam power and railroading in the forum, I though I would post this. Basically, one of the biggest, most powerful steam locomotives ever is going to undergo a complete restoration and be returned to service for special events.

http://news.yahoo.com/huge-big-boy-stea ... 58235.html
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Re: Interesting real world steam engine restoration
Post by Larry   » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:56 am

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As an enormous train nut I heartily approve this. I would love to see one of these run again under it's own steam. I suspect it would be some time before Charis built one of these but still awesome news.:D

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Re: Interesting real world steam engine restoration
Post by Alistair   » Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:16 am

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Cool!!!
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Re: Interesting real world steam engine restoration
Post by WES   » Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:26 am

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Also check out this restoration of a 70 Ton Climax geared locomotive. Lots of photos of the process.

http://www.msrlha.org/assets/photos/p-e ... index.html

http://www.msrlha.org/assets/photos/p-e ... index.html

http://www.msrlha.org/recentWork.shtml
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Post by Joat42   » Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:20 am

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Hmm.. So what is the accepted nickname for people who like steam engines?

People who like cars are usually called petrol-heads and I don't think steam-heads fit the bill.. ;)

I just noticed that this was my 100th post. Weee!!

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Re: Interesting real world steam engine restoration
Post by n7axw   » Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:24 am

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Joat42 wrote:Hmm.. So what is the accepted nickname for people who like steam engines?

People who like cars are usually called petrol-heads and I don't think steam-heads fit the bill.. ;)

I just noticed that this was my 100th post. Weee!!


Steamblowoffs??

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Re: Interesting real world steam engine restoration
Post by alj_sf   » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:40 pm

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WES wrote:Also check out this restoration of a 70 Ton Climax geared locomotive. Lots of photos of the process.

http://www.msrlha.org/assets/photos/p-e ... index.html

http://www.msrlha.org/assets/photos/p-e ... index.html

http://www.msrlha.org/recentWork.shtml


In my area, this 1949 beauty run again since 2006 : http://www.train-vapeur.fr/

only 1 741 865 km on the odometer !

Spectacular, especially when coupled with 2 other steam trains in the Gothard Swiss pass.
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Re: Interesting real world steam engine restoration
Post by ka8wtk   » Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:22 pm

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Hmm.. So what is the accepted nickname for people who like steam engines?


Ferroequinologist or Rail Fans

When my son worked for the W&LE they called rail fans "Foamers".

I have pictures of that Climax going back 42 uears. A trip to Cass, WV is a reccomendation I make to anyone who likes trains, lives in the East, and wants to see a real steam engine work. The Oregon Rail Historical Society musem in Portland, OR is an interesting place right now as SP Daylight 4449 is going through an inspection.

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Re: Interesting real world steam engine restoration
Post by chrisd   » Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:08 am

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here is a link to a group that I do volunteer work for.:-

http://nelpg.org.uk

try it and see.

The smallest loco is 39 (long) tons "Ready to Go" c/w 2 tons of coal and 600(Imperial) galloons of water.


(The derogatory term for Steam Enthusiasts in the UK is "Anorak", the photographer types are referred to as "Festoons")
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Re: Interesting real world steam engine restoration
Post by saber964   » Thu Apr 17, 2014 6:42 pm

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If you want a really tough and thorough restoration the Smithsonian Air & Space museum is currently restoring a SPAD XIII with its original fabric. The plane was built in 1917. From what I have read they want to complete it for its 100th anniversary and have been at it since 1992.
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