Having watched several of these splendid heritage train videos....... fraid I've got to ask; is the loco on the rear, taken along in case of breakdown or is it providing motive power on journey?
The locomotive at the rear serves at least three purposes, two of which you have mentioned. 1. If the lead locomotive fails then the train can be pushed. 2. Provides additional power on gradients and when the rails are slippery. 3. For manoeuvring, i.e. To pull the train out of a terminus station or if the train needs to reverse. A great question and thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
Nicely captured John and great view from your drone, regards nige 👍
Nige, Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your comment. Regards, John
A great video John :)
Glad you enjoyed the video. Regards, John
Very nice John, great sound as she accelerates away from the speed restriction
Austin, I was lucky as the Pendos were accelerating after the viaduct. Regards, John
Lovely coverage of the streak John, hopefully catch up soon mate
Liam, Well it was brief encounter at Small Heath and thanks for your comment. Regards, John
At least sir Nigel is keeping within the speed limit
Just about!!
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Lovely ex lner streak
Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
😊 lovly blue color! -- early B r ? Pity- th diesel at rear
You're right on the colour. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
Having watched several of these splendid heritage train videos....... fraid I've got to ask; is the loco on the rear, taken along in case of breakdown or is it providing motive power on journey?
The locomotive at the rear serves at least three purposes, two of which you have mentioned. 1. If the lead locomotive fails then the train can be pushed. 2. Provides additional power on gradients and when the rails are slippery. 3. For manoeuvring, i.e. To pull the train out of a terminus station or if the train needs to reverse. A great question and thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
@@GreatBritishRailways1thanks for reply, all good reasons. I guess it wouldn't have been practical in the steam era, due to long startup required.