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Re: A puzzle for steam locomotive enthusiasts

null@example.com (William) — Thu, 16 May 2024 20:25:43 +0000

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BR_Caprotti_Black_Fives

William

Re: A puzzle for steam locomotive enthusiasts

null@example.com (William) — Thu, 16 May 2024 20:21:58 +0000

This locomotive, now in preservation, restored after being in a scrapyard, has Caprotti valve gear,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BR_Standard_Class_8

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BR_Standa … 60047).jpg

William

Re: A puzzle for steam locomotive enthusiasts

null@example.com (William) — Thu, 16 May 2024 20:14:57 +0000

The locomotive that is shown in full in the photograph is fitted with Caprotti valve gear, one of not many British Steam locomotives that had Caprotti valve gear.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caprotti_valve_gear

William

Re: A puzzle for steam locomotive enthusiasts

null@example.com (GB) — Thu, 16 May 2024 19:01:15 +0000

Would you like a clue?

No. I want to know what you find interesting.

Re: A puzzle for steam locomotive enthusiasts

null@example.com (William) — Thu, 16 May 2024 18:20:58 +0000

Would you like the answer yet?

William

Re: A puzzle for steam locomotive enthusiasts

null@example.com (William) — Thu, 16 May 2024 15:58:42 +0000

Clue: Please consider the area of, and around, the wheels of the locomotive that is shown in full.

Also,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tGEPl-YvF8&t=870s

William

Re: A puzzle for steam locomotive enthusiasts

null@example.com (Alfred) — Thu, 16 May 2024 15:15:39 +0000

William wrote:

No, the locomotives are static.

You said ‘starting at’. Zooming out on that static image lasts for less than fifteen seconds.

William wrote:

It is something about the one that is gradually shown full.

William wrote:

Would you like a clue?

I don’t think I’m going to find the answer without (at least) one!

Re: A puzzle for steam locomotive enthusiasts

null@example.com (William) — Thu, 16 May 2024 13:50:44 +0000

Would you like a clue?

William

Re: A puzzle for steam locomotive enthusiasts

null@example.com (William) — Thu, 16 May 2024 13:16:55 +0000

No, the locomotives are static. It is something about the one that is gradually shown full.

William

Re: A puzzle for steam locomotive enthusiasts

null@example.com (Alfred) — Thu, 16 May 2024 11:34:03 +0000

William wrote:

Do you notice something unusual starting at 11 minutes 30 seconds in the following video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tGEPl-YvF8&t=690

Going backwards, perhaps? Not that that’s so unusual in the world of train travel!

A puzzle for steam locomotive enthusiasts

null@example.com (William) — Thu, 16 May 2024 10:49:32 +0000

A puzzle for steam locomotive enthusiasts, which hopefully will lead to an interesting discussion.

Do you notice something unusual starting at 11 minutes 30 seconds in the following video?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tGEPl-YvF8&t=690

William