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Locomotives of the GHLR. |
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GHLR locomotives are chosen carefully. They all have to be able to negotiate 2ft radius curves with minimum overhang, be easy to maintain/service, have no more than three driven axles or four in total, be no longer than 45cm, have an axle load of no more than 1.5Kg, be able to operate over the ferocious gradients of the line, and be equally controllable/powerful in either direction. Visiting locomotives must comply with the above, but the axle load may stretch to 1.75Kg in certainm circumstances. Individual locomotives may be assessed by me before running should doubt arise over their suitability. |
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Current locomotives consist of two steam locomotives and two battery-electric locomotives. A new steam locomoitve is currently on order, and should be delivered by the ned of August.
Mainstay of motive power is currently battery-electric, though steam locomotives (mainly No.1) run on the last Sunday of every month, and every Sunday and Wednesday during school holidays. Steam locomotives also visit other railways, sometimes supplemented with a battery-electric. |
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Locomotive No.1 "Sir Tor."
Specification: 0-4-0T
2 x oscillating cylinders with 3/8th inch bore.
45psi safety valve.
Meths fired
Water top-up and sight glass. |
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Availability: Runnable by appointment |
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Locomotive No.2 "Morgan le Fay."
Specification: 0-4-0BEM
2.4V DC current, with 2 battery packs wired parallel for power.
Ni-MH batteries @ 1300mA each.
4-wheel drive system on chassis provides more power
Extra weight in front end gives more adhesion. |
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Availability: Operational |
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Locomotive No.3 "Sgt.Murphy."
Specification: 0-6-0T
1 x clide valve cylinder with 1in. bore.
45psi safety valve
Meths fired
Slip-eccentric valve gear |
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Availability: Runnable by appointment. Too heavy for GHLR. |
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Locomotive No.4 "Anir."
Specification: 0-4-0PM
2 x rechargeable batteries @ 1300mA
Wired to run on 2.4 V or 1.2 V parallel. |
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Availability: Out of service for cosmetic repairs. Chassis runs, could be run by prior appointment. |
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Locomotive No.5 "Sir Galahad."
Specification: 0-4-0T
2 x slide valve cylinders with 9/16th inch bore.
Slip-eccentric valve gear.
40psi safety valve.
Gas fired
Water top-up and sight glass.
Pressure gauge. |
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NO PICTURES YET, but page available to view. |
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Availability: Not yet delivered, expected by Aug 21st. |
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Rolling Stock. |
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Pictures. |
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About The GHLR. |
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Signalling information. |
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Home. |
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GHLR News. |
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Site Map. |
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Links. |
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