37685 “Loch Arkaig” Cold Start @ Carlisle.

37685 “Loch Arkaig” Cold start at Carlise station.

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This is why when they are not getting used they get started most days to prevent more engine damage.

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Did Class 37s not have glow plugs? That thing does not want to fire up.

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Not a lot are fitted with pre-heating.

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It is idling, but hunting badly around idle RPMs. Class 37s always hunt a bit at low loads, but it is especially bad when the oil is cold as the governor runs on oil.