Re: (Vic) K191 - steam

[Adam <adamdunning@start.com.au>]

In article <oJEh6.16$pi7.2464@news0.optus.net.au>,
  dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage) wrote:
> James C. (james_ccj@my-deja.com) wrote:
> > I believe R class locos are the most simple type of loco to convert
to
> > SG.

I agree.  The cast bar frame of the R is much more accessable than the
plate steel frame of the J and most other Victorian classes of
locomotives (S and H are the other exceptions I think).

IIRC, the R class frame was completely designed with this in mind and
has spacer sections that can be removed and the frame bolted back
together in a narrower configuration for SG.
>
> I think the J would be easier than the R. IIRC the J can be done
without
> removing the boiler.
>
> kCheers
> David
>

Having seen J 512 at Seymour a couple of weeks ago, I don't think that
this is a viable option.  SRHC have it in pieces, with just the frame
sitting on the ground to be GCed.

Of course, they may have disassembaled it for a safer restoration (for
the restorers that is).

ADam


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