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Regular poster 112 posts bobcatt Regular poster 112 posts
bobcatt

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A working replica of Trevithick's "Coalbrookedale" locomotive at the  Ironbridge Gorge Museum, UK, May 2004. Note the use of "L" cross-sectioned rails with the wheels trapped outside. This loco travels about 1/4 mile in distance and 200 years back in time. I was privileged to ride on the footplate for a few precious moments. The engineer for the day was "Dave", a very pleasant and informed fellow.
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Nelsonb111563 Moderator 2,268 posts
Nelsonb111563

There is a documentary on You Tube

That shows this locomotive in action.  I wish I could remember the title.

I think this is it.

 

Nelson Beaudry,  Principle/CEO

Kennebec, Penobscot and Northern RR Co.
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bobcatt Regular poster 112 posts
bobcatt

That's the one!

Thanks for spotting the programme, Nelson!

I'd seen this show before, but had neglected to link to it.

 
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AndreChapelon Frequent poster 582 posts
AndreChapelon

Beamish Open Air Museum

From the looks of some of the video, part of it was shot at the Beamish Open Air Museum. http://www.beamish.org.uk/pockerley-waggonway/

Full website: http://www.beamish.org.uk/areas-of-beamish/

Beamish is well worth a visit if you get the chance and includes a rather large working walking beam steam engine used in coal mines. Here's a 10 minute overview of the museum:

Beamish is a little bit south of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Mike

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