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Originally Posted by John H-T
The "chimney" on the 03s and the 04s houses the exhaust pipe. They were very much a diesel on a steam type chassis. We have to oil round the coupling rods at the beginning of the day, just like a steam engine, it is a "total loss" system. If we take one down to Duffield from Wirksworth, which is eight and a half miles we top up the oil before we start back. It is up hill all the way back to Wirksworth.
Best wishes,
John H-T.
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Thanks John, that explains it. Fascinating stuff. "Chimney" of course not "funnel". But Chimney still sounds strange when referring to a vehicle and not a building.