In the spring and summer, of 2012 ASTT undertook trials using compressed wood chips, wood briquettes, torrefied wood and bio-coal, aimed at gaining an understanding of what might be achieved using these alternative fuels. The plan was to start the trials on miniature locomotives and then provided trials were successful, scale up to narrow gauge, […]
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Revolution’s rolling chassis has been successfully tested on the Stapleford Miniature Railway. Over two days in September, the chassis was ballasted with sleepers and hauled over some 8 miles of track at varying speeds. It successfully negotiated the 18.5m radius curve to the new turntable which is near the limit for which it has been […]
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In case you’ve not found it, please be aware that our “Revolution” page has been updated with the latest news of the project. Please take a look and, if possible, make a contribution towards its cost.
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Members who attended ASTT’s 2023 AGM or ASTT’s 2022 conference in Darlington, will have an appreciation of the work that Jamie Keyte has put into developing his concept for a revolutionary new steam loco which he has aptly named “Revolution”. Rather than aiming for high performance and thermal efficiency, the emphasis is on developing a […]
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