Just out of the shops after a rebuild. Apparently the Central experimented with cylinders that had steam inlets on one side of the piston only. This gave an odd two chuffs per revolution. Turned out to be a total disaster. This one has been returned to normal operation. Four lobe cam replaced the two lobe and Lionchief smoke unit replaced the puffer. Testing done with some strange car that landed on the Central’s track. I think they plan to use the car for a repaint to try and match the engine. So far a dozen paint jobs and they have’t succeeded yet. Computer color scanners still haven’t arrived.
Pete
Legacy Schmegacy, who needs it?
