Re: (Vic) K191 - steam

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

Adam (adamdunning@start.com.au) wrote:
> 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.

It's still a much bigger job than a J. Although easier than the H!

> > I think the J would be easier than the R. IIRC the J can be done without
> > removing the boiler.

> 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).

J512 is a full restoration, not just regauging.

The J was supposed to be able to be regauged in one shift with a hot
boiler, e.g. overnight. At least that was the theory. :)

Cheers
David