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berwickspotter 16th April 2009 14:12
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Originally Posted by Bubblewrap (Post 26809)
They were always noisy.
I remember them when first built & worked on the when a second man at Kings Cross 1967 - 71.
Yes and i tell you what they were not built for big guys like myself HA HA
very narrow once you get through the door

Bubblewrap 16th April 2009 14:43
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Originally Posted by berwickspotter (Post 26817)
Yes and i tell you what they were not built for big guys like myself HA HA
very narrow once you get through the door
Another problem in the days of steam heat the boiler (Spanner Mk2?)was between the two engines very noisy even with ear defenders.
The Deltics & some class 40s were fitted with a water scoop.

berwickspotter 16th April 2009 15:07
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Originally Posted by Bubblewrap (Post 26819)
Another problem in the days of steam heat the boiler (Spanner Mk2?)was between the two engines very noisy even with ear defenders.
The Deltics & some class 40s were fitted with a water scoop.
Couple more links for you to have a look at-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih_aGj8R1Qs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGj46VzRuuk

Gandalf 16th April 2009 16:10
Who else noticed the steering wheel just before the end of the first video?
John (G)

Bubblewrap 17th April 2009 07:55
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Originally Posted by Gandalf (Post 26825)
Who else noticed the steering wheel just before the end of the first video?
John (G)
Hand/Parking brake.

berwickspotter 17th April 2009 11:47
nice one bubblewrap you beat me to it

Gandalf 17th April 2009 18:41
Naw,
If not the steering wheel must be for winding up the spring.
John (G)

DSY011 17th April 2009 21:12
You guys should know by now that John (G) is a wind up merchant.
(sorry John, just couldn't help it)

Gandalf 17th April 2009 22:36
Well Syd,
I do try to add a little humour to the more serious side of life.
John (G)

berwickspotter 18th April 2009 00:17
yes and its a bit like me saying a steam train is just a kettle on wheels


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