Not sure the set up in China, but here in Australia (NSW) the set up would be that if two trains were amalgamated, there would need to be a check of the whole...
Dear Dave, I swear!! Honest, I am not having you on. Not like the full-page BMW advertisement in today's paper, saying that its top-range model now has Canine...
In Canada back in 1980's VIA Rail doubledheaded the Super Continental and the Skenna between Edmonton and Jasper for about one season. The second train was...
Hello I think I can explain the IMON/AJIN issue. Ajin is a manufacturer making for many companies around the world - eg Overland Models in the USA. IMON is, I...
HI Sammy, Over here in Australia we have a couple of long distance trains, one is the Indian Pacific and the other is The Ghan, you may have heard of them....
Peter, Nigel, and All, Obviously there are persons aboard here who are unfamiliar with long consists; AUTO-couplers ('Janney couplers') and their associated...
As for steam engines in N.S.W. (Australia), most were fitted with a Pilot Drifting Valve. When coasting the regulator had to be to open slightly. After...
The principle with Pilot drifting valves worked the same with the dome regulator concept as with the multi throat regulator through the smokebox. This...
Peter, No...Vuilleit makes it plain that he meant 'steaming/powering' was constantly deployed, with great care that it was NEVER ceased. Way past 'drifting'. ...
... dome regulator concept as with the multi throat regulator through the smokebox. This apparatus as such was only employed on superheated locomotives and not...
My two cents about downholl drifting and braking on Chinese QJ hauled trains: Braking long freights (I never was on a QJ hauling more than 124 passenger cars)....
Hans, 'Drifting' has little to do with the original content, with respect. The topic commenced with L-O-N-G trains, which may well stretch over ALL of a hill,...
Hello All, I have added more images to my website "Steam and the Dragon" of scenes of a visit to the opencast mine at JaLaiNur in October 2003. They can be...
... With Respect: Not necessarilly, the correct operation & settings of the regulator & reversor does have an impact on train control. Some enginemen...
... issue very much dependant on the country, & the terrain. It also has to be considered base on the type of engine, & specific operating conditions...
Oz Pete With Respect. The term pilot drifting valve may be a mis nomer, but, it was what the official regulations & referenced pointed to it being a drifting...
... Oz Pete I would agree with you on the point that 32 cars is not long by todays standards, no matter the country. 32 carriages certainly would be longer...
... but, it was what the official regulations & referenced pointed to it being a drifting valve, likewise the Pilot Drifting Gauge was always reffered to as...
... todays standards, no matter the country. 32 carriages certainly would be longer than 32 goods vehicles, & the issue also is that carriages do not have the...
... independant ... brakes. ... Not only that, but we constantly watch while train air is applied to see that not a whisper of air enters the engine brake...
OZ Pet It is entirelly news to me what you are describing. Essentially the early era diesels such as the 44, had either the A7EL or B7EL. Which were for all...
... early era diesels such as the 44, had either the A7EL or B7EL. Which were for all intended purposses the same as the A6ET, the A7 having the same type of...
Paul Stapleton, of London, England, says he wants to model Chinese Railways. If you succeed and exhibit the model at an exhibition, I would like to see it,...
Colin, So you don't want to put your hand up for a drive of 6029 when we get her up and running? Cheers, Bob ... Get the name you always wanted with the new...
... Sorry, Bob, I thought you were someone else. No thanks, mate...you fellas are doing the work, so you fellas get the fun. I have very little time for people...
Not sure on that one Bob, outside of the time in China, the last steam driving was on a Baldwyn on the last Cooma train. Although, I think I could still...
You rustle up 60 S trucks and we'll see what we can do! Yeah, I'm Secretary of ARHS ACT. I worry about your handle: Oz Pete Garratt. Hope you don't do praying...
