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Roly Williams


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:41 am    Post subject: Re: Making History..... Reply with quote
Swift Fox wrote:
Had a very exhausting (barring engines is hard work!!) but productive day at APS last night, in preparation for the Vintage Festival this weekend we did a test run of all four beam engines. We also managed to get all four running at the same time for just over one minute until the boiler gave in.

I managed to get a very short clip but it was a bit rushed, i think David also captured some more video.



I must say it was a fantastic sight to behold and i think everyone involved deserves a big pat on the back for making it happen.

It would be great to see that in better lighting conditions.  
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looks great, maybe i will visit some day...
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Making History..... Reply with quote
Roly Williams wrote:

It would be great to see that in better lighting conditions.  


It is a challenge when it comes to lighting in the place and it is worse at night. Hopefully i might get some more footage at the weekend Roly.

By the time i got up to the beam floor the boiler gave out so i didn't manage to get all four beams in motion, still it was a real buzz to see all four engines in action even if it was only for a moment.
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Sadly we were unable to repeat monday nights feat of all four beams running at the vintage festival as detailed in the other thread. I thought i'd also add the shot of me driving the A&P roller on this thread too since it is full size steam:





I'm quite privileged that i have played with full size engines both mobile & stationary whilst working at APS!
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That's a great experience Phill
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Priviledged, I'll say. A very rare opportunity and I'm sure you saviour every moment of it
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