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Originally Posted by stevestrat
In my train driving days I liked the 47s the best but they could be bleedin' cold draughty things. When fitters took a panel off it never went back on with the same number of screws. BR locos were held together with gaffer tape! Nothing beats a 95 mph draught whistling around your legs! In winter long johns were the order of the day, frequently with waterproof overtrousers on as well! I used to carry a small bottle of milk in my bag for tea/coffee, one 47 was so cold there was ice in the milk  |
I watched a programme years ago about the railway system and train crews and it was filmed during a spell of snow . They filmed in the cab of a 47 and the driver was climbing into a large plastic sack laughing to the camera saying you’re with the top link lads now !