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A manual about one of the most famous individual steam locomotives, published to coincide with the return to steam of Pendennis Castle. A fascinating insight into the design, operation and restoration of an iconic locomotive.
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A manual about one of the most famous individual steam locomotives. Features the full-blown restoration of the locomotive. Published to coincide with the return to steam of Pendennis Castle - expected in spring 2012. Key content A follow up to the highly successful Class A1 Tornado Owners' Workshop Manual. Introduction - an introduction to the Castle Class, and to Pendennis Castle in particular. The Castles story - how the Castles came about, their development, evolution and history. Restore to steam - anatomy of the Castle, vital statistics, frames, cylinders, wheels & suspension, motion, boiler & related systems, tender, cab & fittings, ancillary systems, painting, obtaining/manufacturing spare parts, the limits to authenticity, the steam locomotive restoration business, locomotive restoration and repair projects. The owner/operator's view - bringing Pendennis Castle home to the UK, cost, paperwork, insurance, running costs. The crew's view - driver's and fireman's duties, driving a Castle, firing a Castle, accounts in period and today. The engineer's view - maintenance and servicing, overhauls, mainline certification, modern modifications, preservation. Appendices including survivors, glossary and useful contacts.
About the author
Drew Fermor is a school teacher and one of the leading participants in the current restoration of Pendennis Castle in the workshops of the Didcot Railway Centre, which houses the Great Western Society's impressive collection of steam locomotives. He devotes much of his spare time to a hands-on role in the restoration and therefore has considerable knowledge of its engineering and specification. He has also written about the loco's history for the railway press. He lives in Slough.
Summary
A fascinating insight into the design, operation and restoration of an iconic steam locomotive.
