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9F Conset Iron ore Trains
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 9:09 pm
by daveinstoke
Hi can any let me have any info on the 9f Loco's that were used on the Iron ore trains for Conset. In particular Loco number (s) & if the loco had single or double chimney & type of Tender. I do know that they were fitted with air pumps for the pneumatic doors on the waggons. This is part of my N.E model layout etc.
Thanks
Dave.
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 9:49 pm
by Bullhead
92060 to 92066 and 92097 to 92099 (inclusive) were shedded at 52H for this purpose although they did stray from time to time - 92099 worked the last steam-hauled service over the Alnwick branch, for example.
So far as I can tell, none was fitted with a double chimney and I don't have an answer on tenders although the picture of 92099 at Alnwick on 18th June 1966 in Ken Hoole's "North Eastern Branch Line Termini" shows it paired with a high-sided tender (as well as carrying a suitable wreath on the smokebox door).
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 6:00 am
by daveinstoke
After a little late night book bashing, ( the 1955 Bible ) & thanks to the Loco numbers you supplied . All the Conset, 9f's seem to have BR1B Tenders fitted.
Thanks
Dave.