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Retlaw · 19-09-2008, 13:53

I can't see the point of storing old steam engines, the boilers would be knackered by now, if they are old steam engines you would need workshops to build the new boilers, and all the other stuff thats rusted away, plus rail tracks to run them on.

Theres a lot of old WW2 ordanance still not disposed of yet, cordite has to be stored in special conditions, the nitro glycerine can separate, (known as sweating) and become very dangerous. Most British ammunition propelants were cordite based

In Belgium, they are still trying to catch up on disposing of WW1 gas shells.

Retlaw.

19-09-2008, 13:53	#12
Retlaw I am Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Accrington. Posts: 4,627 Liked: 601 times Rep Power: 0	Re: What are they hiding there? I can't see the point of storing old steam engines, the boilers would be knackered by now, if they are old steam engines you would need workshops to build the new boilers, and all the other stuff thats rusted away, plus rail tracks to run them on. Theres a lot of old WW2 ordanance still not disposed of yet, cordite has to be stored in special conditions, the nitro glycerine can separate, (known as sweating) and become very dangerous. Most British ammunition propelants were cordite based In Belgium, they are still trying to catch up on disposing of WW1 gas shells. Retlaw.