Krauss Kasten Loks

[Dtsteam]

Re:Krauss Kasten Loks

Although 'John Bull' is a Beyer Peacock tram loco, it was actually built for industrial use in Australia, but was never used & then repatriated. Hence the 'apple box' on the roof to represent the condenser. It ran at Blackpool for one day only in the 1985 centenary procession - there were issues with the railway inspectorate, so it was unloaded the night before, made one return trip along the prom, and then off back to Crich that night.

 

[Rhinochugger]

Re:Krauss Kasten Loks

Were these 3' 6" guage?

 

[themole]

Re:Krauss Kasten Loks

Were these 3' 6" guage?

Birmingham, and the Black Country, plus Kinver Light Railway, the Kidderminster to Stourport Tramway, were all to the "local" standard of 3ft 6 ins. Alyn

 

[trammayo]

Re:Krauss Kasten Loks

Hello Thomas and welcome to the forum. A very interesting selection of photographs! One thing I didn't know about (or ever knew that type existed) was what seemed to be the steam-powered traverser at Balwins. Did any other company have steam operated traversers I wonder?

Mick

 

[themole]

Re:Krauss Kasten Loks

Hello and welcome to the forum Thomas, a fine collection of info, and pictures. Alyn :wave:

 

[metzbahner]

Re:Krauss Kasten Loks

Did you create that Steam tram ?

Unbelievable ! You are a master at scratch building! Pat yourself on the back and put down the shovel for ten minutes and have a cup of hot Coco on me...

I copied those pix (hope you dont mind) and would love to kitbash a Stainz into the tram version like that some day.