DJB 'Robert'

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Seeing things have been a bit quiet in the coal firing section here's a brief video clip I was sent of a newly completed DJB 'Robert'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Hi-Wig6mk&feature=youtu.be
Steve
 

Madman

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Nothing like the real deal. Legend has it that giants shovel coal into the firebox while everyone is asleep. But the town's people are having none of it.
 

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Wow what a great looking loco, happy steaming
 

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Nice action. Also took a look at poster's other videos (well some of them) - what a diverse range of motive power!
 

Llongfordrailway

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Its a nice loco but I would personally find the shovel difficult to use with it being bent like it is. I suppose I am used to a straight shovel rod so I know where it is going into the fire box! Interesting loco and you don't often see one with the hackworth valve gear.

Thanks for sharing Steve.

Daniel
 

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And there´s a gas-fired Robert supposed to be coming too .... ???
 

John Morgan

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Nice one Steve.
John.
 

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I'm not sure about the colour but otherwise a very attractive loco, I hope they do make the gas fired version which was announced some time ag.
 

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400Parker said:
Seeing things have been a bit quiet in the coal firing section here's a brief video clip I was sent of a newly completed DJB 'Robert'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Hi-Wig6mk&feature=youtu.be
Steve

Will we see one this weekend Steve??