NightStar
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Good Evening, I have not been around much oweing to other projects and a lack of time for things I enjoy as a hobby. But, I'm finding a moment to ask a question about the possibility of a new build of the LMS garratt locomotives? I know several have said they rather have the U1 LNER garratt. But, In all honesty, I think LNER U1 is a terrible choice and would be a huge waste of resources. If a new build is going to take place then it should be of a class that had significant numbers of which there is no survivor for restoration. In this case the LMS 2-6-0-0-6-2 garratt locomotives which had 33 locomotives in the class. The new build would rightfully be the 34 LMS garratt and would be numbered #6678.
Now, whether or not this theoretical new build should try and duplicate the rotary coal bunker? Well that would be left up to the engineering staff of such a new build. I personally don't like them style coal bunkers. But, That is a personal taste issue. :roll:
Outside of Australia there is no other standard gauge garratts. Over here in Ole USA we are a couple of years away from having a Big Boy under steam for the first time since the 1940's. The Western Maryland Scenic Ry is restoring Ex C&O 2-6-6-2 Mallet 1309. The last domestic steam locomotive by Baldwin locomotive works.
So, Is the time right for more big steam around the world? Why not a equally large locomotive by British standards to roam the railways of the UK?
Robert
Now, whether or not this theoretical new build should try and duplicate the rotary coal bunker? Well that would be left up to the engineering staff of such a new build. I personally don't like them style coal bunkers. But, That is a personal taste issue. :roll:
Outside of Australia there is no other standard gauge garratts. Over here in Ole USA we are a couple of years away from having a Big Boy under steam for the first time since the 1940's. The Western Maryland Scenic Ry is restoring Ex C&O 2-6-6-2 Mallet 1309. The last domestic steam locomotive by Baldwin locomotive works.
So, Is the time right for more big steam around the world? Why not a equally large locomotive by British standards to roam the railways of the UK?
Robert
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