Both Steam engines saw use with varying degrees of success. No.1 as normal performed perfectly although for some reason the coaches she was pulling kept derailing after being propelled along the line. No.3 however was a completely different matter. Although fine and continuing to improve with more running in, on her first trip over the points she came off the line quite spectacually ending up going nose first off the board holding the railway. Its safe to say that some investigations were needed hence why No.1 was in use with a fair bit of stock to check the clearences. With no problems found, the finger of blame was pointed at No.3. After examination of the wheelsets, frames and cylinders, it came to light that the wheelsets have manufacturing defects in them which means they don't run parallel and the tires on the wheels are completely different thicknesses which might be why its derailing in the pointwork. Replacement wheels are now on the way so a repair can be carried out at the first available oppertunity.
The completed line with No.3 on the mainline
No.3 before it did a nosedive
No.1 and No.3 together in the station
No.1 with the passenger set in the main Platform
It's safe to say I'm enjoying having a longer run than 4 yards and hopefully will continue to do so for a long time to come.
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