Re: Cockatoo Run to Continue?

[Eben Levy <tkid@ozemail.com.au>]

Darren Yates wrote:

> Steam locos need regular running to stay in good nick. Everyone knows 3801
> needs a major overhaul - that's no secret. It's done pretty well to be
> running on a semi-regular basis for 12 years.

To steam a loco 20 times a year is actually worse on it then using it almost
everyday, think about the metal fatigue cause each time you light it up.

I agree, 3801 is still mechanically pretty well. Last time I worked on it, it
was in need of the overhual but the main problem with it is cosmetic, but a good
overhual will do wonders.

> -----------------
> Cheers,
> Darren Yates
> Firebox recordings [http://www.firebox.bluemountains.net.au]
>
> Trevor Edmonds wrote in message <71euhl$2b8$1@news.tmx.com.au>...
> >Darren Yates wrote...
> >
> ><<Of course it is but when you get monkeys in charge of the zoo what do you
> >expect??? I'd give it half the life that 3801's got in her.>>
> >
> >On what basis are you calling Ross Goodman a monkey? How much life do you
> >think 3801 has at the moment? She is overdue for a major overhaul.
> >
> >Trevor
> >
> >



--
Bye for now,

Eben

http://www.ozemail.com.au/~tkid/

And one ring to rule ... err ... moderate them all!