And a heartfelt thank you from this little Durham lad in self-imposed exile in the Antipodes. A wonderful series and a valuable addition to the forum.

Thank you!

John,

I must add my thanks for this truly wonderful series. I have looked forward to each new "episode" and learnt so much - what I wonder comes next?

(one also is also left to consider if there is a simple way to extract all the page posts in sequence to create a single document which would then make a wonderful mini book to have on hand as a reference work).

BTW - I am now trying to explore the technical details of the last Chinese steam mainline locomotives which ran mainline expresses on the Jitiong railway until 2005, the QJ class LINK as I would like to know how many of the innovations you have described were included in these engines (I recently purchased an N gauge model of one which I have posted pics of elsewhere on our wonderful forum which set me on this path).

Colin.

I've created a document from all of the wonderful parts of John's series. I don't think I'll print it though, there are 307 pages! What a super effort and such an interesting and informative series.
Cheers! 

Thank You


Hello Chums

Thank you very much indeed for all those nice things you said about the amazingly brief mini-series. It was especially kind of you. But, I fear you might have encouraged me. I left a lot out of the mini-series - @port perran mentioned an example - the Kylchap exhaust saga for No. 71000. I'm wondering about perhaps posting some 'Occasional Specials' covering specific matters that were either left out of the mini-series or glossed over.

@Cols made a helpful suggestion:-

Quote from: Cols on October 31, 2025, 06:45:14 PMSo... Is that the lot???
[...]
However, I was hoping that the work of Sam Ell at Swindon, and the fitting of double chimneys to all of the "Kings" and many of the "Castles", would feature within your excellent "mini series"... But this is not a whinge. [...]

I almost included these engines in the final section but it was already threatening to be overlong (which it proved to be). Such a postington, or, series of postingtons, might usefully cover some of the other improvements made to these splendid 4-6-0s in their last decade in BR service.

So, that might not be the lot after all - there is an emerging possibility the astoundingly brief mini-series could continue in a slightly modified form. If it does, I promise I'll continue with the SuperSilly, irreverent writing style. Anyone wanting textbook-style can get themselves a textbook.

I even have an idea an idea for the first new postington and it won't involve much work. But first, I'll need to consult our SussexSage and Bluebell Railway correspondent - Floreat vapor!

Thanks, again, for all your kindness.


'N' Gauge is Such Fun!

Many thanks for looking and all best wishes.

Au reservoir for now

John

Did you cover the "ancillary" parts, like injectors, ejectors (other than the Geisl one which is for a different purpose) and braking systems?

Quote from: Train Waiting on Today at 10:17:49 AMBut first, I'll need to consult our SussexSage and Bluebell Railway correspondent - Floreat vapor!

John

I've been called a lot of things in my time, but 'sage' is not a description that has frequently been applied to me!

  

Cheers,

Chris

John, I do hope you can post some more!!
I can say every part of you series provided me with knowledge which was new and I am now looking forward to some extra 'special editions, in the future.
BW
Firstone18

def MORE  MORE  MORE''


please

such an informative set of postings !

TY