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Published: 2018-06-16 20:55:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 889; Favourites: 42; Downloads: 0
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I was just unpacking my camera when this appeared. British Railways Standard Class 4MT No. 75014 returns from Kingswear to Paignton, dropping down to Goodrington at Oyster Bridge. The coastal path is on the right and the railway continues in the distance to Churston and Greenway Tunnel before emerging on the banks of the River Dart at the Kingswear end.The leading vehicle is the former Devon Belle Observation Car - obviously with a better view in the other direction. Locomotives are turned frequently to even out wear on the wheel flanges.
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My, what a luck. Looks like lady luck was on your side.
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Excellent shot
I should think replacing those wheel flanges costs quite a lot
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It's just a case of new tyres. Expensive enough and there are only a few places that will do it for steam nowadays. Thanks!
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I know a company that makes steam locomotive parts.
Can't remember the name I just know they are there.
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There's probably one or two specialist firms about plus those who restore and repair.....
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