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PS. The train going past.---Looks like somebodies going to get it in the neck for not un-hitching that engine from the back of the train.----------Sorry guv, it went thata way.- |
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12th August 2020, 19:24 | #12 |
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Have to say I could watch done if these videos all day
https://youtu.be/hQDe6qfZ8qQ The beast sounded fantastic Les |
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13th August 2020, 15:56 | #14 |
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You can see why British Rail preferred to leave these running when parked, despite the environmental issues around that and fuel costs! It also saved on replacing batteries.
Early rear engine double deck buses were also generally slow starters, more so if parked outside in cold weather! I recall Gardner 6LXs and 6LXBs often took nearly 2 minutes to fire up with clouds of smoke beforehand. I bought a mask for those occasions, then had to wait about 30 minutes for some heat to warm up the bus and ensure the airlines for the brakes were OK to use. Oddly, the earlier front engined buses with Gardner engines were reasonable starters and your left leg was always warm on cold days as close to the engine...... |
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