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Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by Victor, Jun 1, 2012.

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  1. osprey

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    Will his pacemaker stand it?
     
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    Only if they fitted one with a dial that goes up to 11...
     
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  3. osprey

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    They got the wires wrong anyway so it doesn't matter..11 could be anything...my mind boggles...
     
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  4. Victor

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    Well Friday 21st I'll be at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) having a scan to check that my new heart valve is functioning as it should. But at those prices they're sure to fill it.Good luck to them, I hope they have a fabulous run up the ECML. Once again a lot of hard graft has gone into 22 and we are (or should be) indebted.
     
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    Running on 'em both and sounding VERY nice.:Happy:
     
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    Interesting route avoiding York station and the only passenger stop at Alnmouth if RTT is to be believed.
     
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    I've seen suggestion elsewhere regarding the Directors Train that her owner/benefactor has a house near Alnwick which may be a reason for the Alnmouth stop.
     
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    Driver swap????
     
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    Who knows, I can't imagine that KX-ALN could be done with a single driver without a break, albeit can they swop on the move anyway? RTT suggests passenger set down, plus it would explain the rather peculiar running of a very short notice one way trip from London to Northumberland on a Friday afternoon?
     
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    There was a reason for stopping 1A35 at Newcastle, Deltic cabs are not exactly soundproof from what I’m told (usually in a very loud voice!)
     
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    Interesting point that about noise. How does it play with H&S with regard to noise...I hope I haven't stirred a hornets nest...just curious
     
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    I would love to see the original Deltic back on the mainline. When I first saw it I was amazed...the livery etc...David Bowie's song " This is not America" always comes to mind, not the of course then, but now..
     
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    Be great, but unfortunately way out of gauge to fit, its a big unit!!!
     
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    I feel sure that long ago I read somewhere that a leather curtain was fitted between cab and engine compartment to try cut the noise down in the cab. Of course, I could be wrong.:)
     
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    there was it did not
     
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    Now calling Doncaster and Newcastle due to earlier incident on ECML.
    I would expect to see a dog getting off at Alnmouth..
     
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    Sadly only one one engine when passing Arlesey.
     
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    Still not quite match fit then?
     
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    Hi Matt,

    Its had an engine swap with one of the stable of spares Martin Walker had, that explains the rapid return to service.

    Repairs to 2 quill shafts, and then re-phased.

    The one with 3 leaking liners, is still a work in progress.
     
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