marshall5 wrote:
The new-build Atlantic loco 'Beachy Head' at the Bluebell Railway (UK) also has fabricated cylinders and should be running sometime late next year or early 2019. Some years ago when B.R. Standard Mogul 76079 on the North Yorks Moors Rly cracked a cylinder a replacement was fabricated but never used - due to distortion IIRC. Instead a traditional cast one was made and fitted. Several locos in the U.K. (not all new-builds) have received new cylinders in recent years using castings from both traditional wooden patterns and the new 'disposable' poly-patterns.
Ray.
Ray.
A bit delayed but finally its debut connected to its tender. Finishing work is still in progress, it looks to me as though parts are missing on the steam dome but I will defer to the experts. I will also defer to the experts as to whether this locomotive is practical or sexy, as per the recent discussion of new-build power. As was noted on facebook, there are now 30 new-build steam locomotives either in service or under construction in the UK: https://www.facebook.com/bluebellrailwa ... xGyJmi9dBl
"Bluebell Railway
'Beachy Head' Emerges!
A historic day for everyone at The Bluebell Railway. New build Marsh Atlantic No. 32424 'Beachy Head' was transported from its shed at Sheffield Park yesterday afternoon and was partnered with its tender for the very first time this morning.
This is an incredible achievement by the Atlantic House team and everyone involved with this fantastic project. The reality of seeing an LBSCR Marsh Atlantic is very much reaching the final stages.
The locomotive has now been moved into the maintenance shed where the commissioning work will now commence to bring 'Beachy Head' into service.
Here are a couple of photos of both yesterday and today, showing 'Beachy Head' at Sheffield Park."
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