Similarly 34009 not being all that special, and others. All photographs remain copyright of the owner and should not be reproduced without the consent of the owner. West Country (34063-34064 and 34066-34110). The loco running bunker first is an ex-GWR 0-4-2 tank with a ‘Toad’ brake van, cattle van, and former Wisbech & Upwell Tramway coach forming the consist. 34053 was relatively an early rebuild in 1958, whether or not it overcame the steaming deficiency I don't really know as my records do not reveal any footplate trips on the locomotive. The members of the class were named after West Country locations, the West Country class, and also after RAF air squadrons, fighters and personalities involved with the RAF and its war effort, the Battle of Britain class. Alteration to outside cylinders, November 1951. It had a certain reputation on the S & D, where it spent much of its time - it was a rare beast in London. Standard 4 75027 and West Country Pacific 34043 'Combe Martin' approach Bath Junction with the 10.30 Liverpool Lime Street - Bournemouth West service, the train is about to take the single track S & D route and commence the climb of the Mendips as it heads south, 14/7/62. Alterations to December 1957. The members of the class were named after West Country locations, the West Country class, and also after RAF air squadrons, fighters and personalities involved with the RAF and its war effort, the Battle of Britain class. West Country - Exp 15 (3 engines). The good old, 'light, bright and tight' firing method needed to be employed, most unusual on a Bulleid for sure. West Country (34011, 34043 and 34065 for trial). 31401- … Back at Bournemouth Central, after having arrived with just six coaches, the Weymouth Driver indicated to Alf in his lovely Dorset drawl 'Ers not a lot a good s'know', so we knew what to expect. Dec 13, 2016 - WC 34043 'Combe Martin' rolls into New Milton with a Saturdays-only inter-regional from Sheffield. ©www.railphotoprints.co.uk - … Dec 13, 2016 - WC 34043 'Combe Martin' rolls into New Milton with a Saturdays-only inter-regional from Sheffield. Regulator position and cut-off determine the progress that will be made, add to that boiler pressure and the scene is set! Valve rod (front left hand), November 1951. I wonder how much coal Rocker shifted? Bracket for valve operating shaft bearing, June 1952. Add to Cart. S.R. This service traversed an unusual route, travelling via Birmingham, Bath, Westbury, Salisbury, Fordingbridge, Broadstone, Poole, Bournemouth, and terminating at … 2 x BR Mk I Composite Coach "Pines Express" in burgundy livery. Alterations to May 1953. Includes: 1. Scale: 7mm/0. With a boiler maximum pressure of 250lbs there is a greater degree of leeway in terms of pressure that can be lost without undue affect on the performance in terms of steam being applied to the steam-chest. 34053 'Sir Keith Park' was another engine with similar problems. Exhaust chamber cover for outside cylinders, November 1951. It was cut up when he was on holiday, and he didn't find out until the 1980's. I think it would be a good idea to gather this kind of information, and of engine performances etc, while there are the people still around who can tell the stories. 34043 'Combe Martin' seen here at Shillingstone on the Somerset & Dorset in 1959. At the top of the bank the pressure had fallen just below 200 lbs and the water level down to about half of a glass, this was quite exceptional in my firing experiences, bearing in mind the style of firing that I employed on the day. The requirement to turn off the injector to maintain boiler pressure meant that there was continuous gradual loss of water level throughout the period climbing the bank it was balancing act between the two. 34039 SR West Country "Boscastle" Rebuilt; 34043 SR West Country "Combe Martin" 44222 LMS 4F 0-6-0; 40700; 53806 S&D 7F (Last large boiler) In 2009 it was painted but remains on static display awaiting its overhaul. The locomotives were a lighter version of the Merchant Navy class. Apr 14, 2018 - Tghe southbound Pines Express leaves Bath Green Park behind West Country Pacific 34043 'Combe Martin' and Standard 5 4-6-0 73087, 29/8/59. Given an overhaul in 1978, it ran for another period of service through much of the 1980s, and again for a decade following a further general repair completed in 1997. E46204 West Country/Battle of Britain - Exp 15 (3 engines). Now it was common knowledge that three of the 'West Country/Battle of Britain' locomotives were not particularly good steamers, No. All three were 'original' Bulleid engines and were never re-built, equally all three were early withdrawals from traffic in 1963/64 compared with others in the class. After another overhaul it was back in service in 1997 and remained operation until withdrawn from service for a major overhaul in February 2007. 1 (for Quick Drive consists) Thomas Muir – The Saved & The Forgotten Four. It seems evident that these three had become a test bed for various trials. Down through Brokenhurst at speed then again climbing again up towards 'Wood Fiddlely' crossing box in the heart of the New Forest. Merchant Navy - Exp 16 (3 engines). E44426 West Country - Exp 15 (34011, 34043 and 34065). 2mm Scale Diesel Loco Decals Post T.O.P.S. The locomotives were a lighter version of the Merchant Navy class. In April 1967 it was moved to Tebay to perform banking duties on the Grayrigg incline between Oxenholme and Tebay. It was purchased from BR in 1968 by the late Charlie Pyne who donated it to the Bluebell Railway. £7.00 (plus £0.00 shipping) Name & Smokebox number. Railway Negative unrebuilt Bullied West Country 34043 COMBE MARTIN. BR Mk I Brake Coach "Manchester Bournemouth" in burgundy livery. Standard 4 75027 and West Country Pacific 34043 'Combe Martin' approach Bath Junction with the 10.30 Liverpool Lime Street - Bournemouth West service, the train is about to take the single track S & D route and commence the climb of the Mendips as it heads south, 14/7/62. After passing Worting Junction the engine ran absolutely perfectly sitting on the red line all the way into London. 34043 Combe Martin 18/08/62 Oakhill S&D Sunset 01/09/62 Sturminster Newton Pines Express S&D Sunset 01/09/62 Pines Express S&D Sunset 34044 Woolacombe (Rebuilt May 60) 05/07/59 Evercreech Junction S&D Sunset 34045 Ottery St. Mary (Rebuilt Oct 58) 34046 Braunton (Rebuilt Feb 59, Preserved) 18/07/61 Midford S&D Sunset 34047 Callington (Rebuilt Oct 58) West Country Class 4-6-2 'Combe Martin' 34043 in BR Green (separated from Pines Express train pack) - Pre-owned - minor wear to finish - crest on tender replaced - real coal added - coupling hook missing - …