Unusual Steam Train
by bonnipics
This one is on the Welsh Highland Railway in the Snowdonia Forest Park. Hew guys last one in the series, what type of engine is this... Ron
Uploaded13/02/2009 - 20:23
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Posted 13/02/2009 - 20:45
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Hi Ron, I rather think it is a Garratt engine.
nice one though
nice one though
Posted 13/02/2009 - 20:47
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Have a look at this, http://geoff-plumb.fotopic.net/p37403905.html
Posted 13/02/2009 - 20:52
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Hey Guys thanks for the information, fantastic! and yes I did check out the link, I am very impressed by my colleagues knowledge of such thigs. Thanks regards Ron
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Posted 13/02/2009 - 20:56
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bonnipics wrote:
Hey Guys thanks for the information, fantastic! and yes I did check out the link, I am very impressed by my colleagues knowledge of such thigs. Thanks regards Ron
Just trying to look clever
Hey Guys thanks for the information, fantastic! and yes I did check out the link, I am very impressed by my colleagues knowledge of such thigs. Thanks regards Ron
Posted 13/02/2009 - 21:08
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Great shot Ron
Posted 13/02/2009 - 21:15
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Articulated steam locos were popular on narrow gauge lines such as in South Africa and in North Wales because they were really two engines in one and packed a lot of power into a small machine while at the same time having the ability to operate round tight curves. They still work on the North Wales tourist lines such as the one you have captured so well in your photo.
Not all these engines were Beyer-Garratts as other loco builders produced them as well. Many of the South African examples were built in Britain, some by North British in Glasgow. I don't know who built the one in your picture. Sorry to sound like a train spotter. I was one when I was about 13/14. Still love steam power.
david
Not all these engines were Beyer-Garratts as other loco builders produced them as well. Many of the South African examples were built in Britain, some by North British in Glasgow. I don't know who built the one in your picture. Sorry to sound like a train spotter. I was one when I was about 13/14. Still love steam power.
david
Posted 13/02/2009 - 21:35
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David thanks for that, I think I have a pic of the mount plate on the loco somewhere which might help you's experts identify her can't load it up tonight cause I have had my shot for the day but if I find it I will do that tomorrow..Gents best regards Ron
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Posted 13/02/2009 - 22:45
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Hi Cliff, maybe I could find something nice for you guys to comment on... constructively as ever, other than trains need to look thanks for your trust! regards Ron
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Posted 13/02/2009 - 22:54
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Nice shot.
Regards, Tom
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Posted 14/02/2009 - 07:56
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bonnipics wrote:
Hi Cliff, maybe I could find something nice for you guys to comment on... constructively as ever, other than trains need to look thanks for your trust! regards Ron
Whats wrong with trains Ron? Its very nice to see them and you do it so well.
Hi Cliff, maybe I could find something nice for you guys to comment on... constructively as ever, other than trains need to look thanks for your trust! regards Ron
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17 years
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This is a Beyer Garrat articulated loco - one loco with two frames, or chassis'. The water and coal is carried at either end. Two locos in one if you like. I think this one started life in South Afrca, where this type of engine was very popular.............and another thing - nice shot Ron!
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