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NRM "Super D" runs again!
Posted: 06 Jul 2005 16:33
by Atlantis
Just a quick bit of interest. No-one probably cares, but i may's well post it.
The LNWR-built "Super D" 49395 had today pulled it's first train in 50 years.
It doubled with diesel 33102 and pulled a passenger train from Cheddleton to Kingsley & Froghall (Churnet Valley Railway) and back, as a test run, this afternoon.
49395 has just undertaken a massive reconstruction to running order at Crewe works, and is at Churnet Valley for running-in for the next few weeks.
("Super D"s are 0-8-0 heavy goods locomotives, by the way.
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Pictures coming soon!
Posted: 06 Jul 2005 17:12
by Louie Armstrong
Awesome i love the Preservation movement in this country, Do you work for the preservation society by chance? if so pass on my congratulations
Posted: 06 Jul 2005 18:25
by DJC
How old is that Engine? I'm guessing quite old, because the LNWR company only lasted until 1923.
Posted: 06 Jul 2005 18:30
by Atlantis
The first ones of the type were originally built in 1912, and upgraded through several variations, all of which became known as the 'Super D'. The most common was the 'G1' though.
Not sure which type 49395 is though, i'll do some research.
And Crewe works have done a marvellous job of rebuilding it, looks amazing.
Posted: 06 Jul 2005 18:57
by r
DJC wrote:How old is that Engine? I'm guessing quite old, because the LNWR company only lasted until 1923.
Posted: 06 Jul 2005 21:21
by -matt-
And the relevance of that picture is?
Posted: 06 Jul 2005 21:25
by Wile E. Coyote
Do you have some pics of that loco?
Posted: 07 Jul 2005 00:20
by NufCed
not the actuall train we are refering to but here is a photo of a d class if your interested
P.S. Photo borrowed from LNWR website
Posted: 07 Jul 2005 07:10
by spaceman-spiff
-matt- wrote:And the relevance of that picture is?
Nothing, he just thinks we won't ban him
Posted: 07 Jul 2005 07:59
by Atlantis
Yes, there are now pictures:
Click here to see a few from when it ran yesterday.
Posted: 07 Jul 2005 08:01
by Purno
Pretty ugly locomotive, IMO... sorry
(I don't like steamers that much)
Posted: 07 Jul 2005 08:48
by broodje
ohhh but that is asking for a ban purno!
How could you say such a thing?...
Posted: 07 Jul 2005 08:53
by Purno
You don't want me to be banned
Posted: 07 Jul 2005 09:31
by spaceman-spiff
Purno is an excellent member, we'll never ban him
Posted: 07 Jul 2005 09:35
by Purno
I'm glad to hear, thx Spiff
Posted: 07 Jul 2005 11:04
by Louie Armstrong
Nice pics Atlantis, good to see
Posted: 07 Jul 2005 11:25
by Singaporekid
I seem to be the only one who knew what the topic was about just by looking at the title
But why a Super D?
Weren't there any more famous locos around tha time?
Posted: 07 Jul 2005 18:01
by Martin
I think that loco was on the cover of 'Railway Magazine' when I saw it today in WH Smiths.
Posted: 07 Jul 2005 20:22
by DJC
Melkur wrote:I think that loco was on the cover of 'Railway Magazine' when I saw it today in WH Smiths.
Indeed it was.