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Author:  tomgears [ Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Mid-Hants Rwy Locomotive 73096 Cylinder Failure

I was directed by email to this recent failure. See the link.

http://www.watercressline.co.uk/gala0309.htm#cylinder

It looks to be a really ugly failure. I've done a lot of snooping on the web. I'm sure there is more information available.

Author:  Trevor Heath [ Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mid-Hants Rwy Locomotive 73096 Cylinder Failure

Loco lost a core plug from the hollow cast piston.

TH

Author:  tyrok1 [ Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mid-Hants Rwy Locomotive 73096 Cylinder Failure

Yikes! Not an easy fix either.

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