@peterholder. The Great Western in the UK had the same mode of operation. Part of the fireman's duties was to observe signals where practible. This was a contributing factor in a fatal incident at a place called Norton fitzwarren just west of Taunton.
Lovely footage and commentry. Brings back memories of the afternoons I would watch 227 after school at Mangere.
Great to see the old days on film. Well done Eric!
What a neat film. In all my years, I have never seen this one.
Not many films on oil burners about . Good film 👍🏴
Very good!
Another great video - thanks for sharing
That was very cool. Thanks for that.
Those were the Days When MEN were MEN
Locomotive on left hand track,driver on the right and left arm control.How is signaling positioned?Nice video,thanks.PH
@peterholder. The Great Western in the UK had the same mode of operation. Part of the fireman's duties was to observe signals where practible. This was a contributing factor in a fatal incident at a place called Norton fitzwarren just west of Taunton.