Eric Cuntman Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 This is all getting a bit Brunelian for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lady Penelope Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Tata Steely Dan said: I have a soft spot for Deltics and Sulzer Peaks. Proper, solidly built British locomotives. I have a lot of respect for all the larger Sulzer engine locos, they did the job without making too much fuss about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tata Steely Dan Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, Ape said: The Deltic engine has always fascinated me. Brilliant engineering. I loved seeing the photos of the Deltic reunion they did a few years back: Presumably quite unusual for the prototype to survive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lady Penelope Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, Tata Steely Dan said: I loved seeing the photos of the Deltic reunion they did a few years back: Presumably quite unusual for the prototype to survive? Yes, but another English Electric prototype also survived in the form of the 500bhp 0-6-0 diesel electric at The Keighley and Worth Valley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Cuntman Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Tata Steely Dan said: I loved seeing the photos of the Deltic reunion they did a few years back: Presumably quite unusual for the prototype to survive? Unfortunately Frank is still alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tata Steely Dan Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Lady Penelope said: I have a lot of respect for all the larger Sulzer engine locos, they did the job without making too much fuss about it. I'm too young to appreciate them, really, but I enjoyed the sound of a 37 or 47 on full chat. I remember the first 66 (66006) I saw was something of a revelation at the time. A totally different beast with a more American engine note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lady Penelope Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Just now, Tata Steely Dan said: I'm too young to appreciate them, really, but I enjoyed the sound of a 37 or 47 on full chat. I remember the first 66 (66006) I saw was something of a revelation at the time. A totally different beast with a more American engine note. There is also a replica Baby Deltic nearing completion at Barrow Hill .. it is being converted from the bodyshell of a Class 37 http://www.thebabydelticproject.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camberwell gypsy Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 3 hours ago, Rick_B said: I believe some of the guards were drilling holes so they could see into the toilet. A telltale sight was a nut and bolt which had been used to fill the hole when it was discovered. So that's why you got fired from Southeast Rail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DingTheRioja Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 SHUT THE FUCKING FUCK UP!! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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