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- Fri Feb 05, 2021 2:37 am
- Forum: The Real Thing
- Topic: Tapered Boiler Design
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- Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:59 am
- Forum: The Real Thing
- Topic: Tapered Boiler Design
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Tapered Boiler Design
Hello All: I am new to the forum so I ask for your indulgence. I am asking this question on behalf of my eldest brother. The question is why did the GWR use the tapered boiler design for their Castle Class (hope I got that right) steam locomotives? What advantages did it have over the more commonly ...