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Old 6th December 2006, 23:45
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Originally Posted by Gandalf
What is so fascinating about the noise from diesels?
Know what you mean John, but (and I hope I'm not getting poetical here ), but to me the noise is indicative of pent up power being released. I feel just the same when I hear a steam loco as it takes up the strain.



Hmmm...."poetical" eh? Maybe we should have a railway poetry/song thread? Any budding Betjemans out there?
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