I love the way these diesel electrics still have their exterior drive rods like the steam engines. And they are yellow, what fun. Thanks for the video.
@@douglasallen511 different wheelbases on each loco for one. But also they won't be quite set dead centre. My understanding is it stems from steam days. If a steam locos siderods both stop perfectly central so will their pistons, meaning there's no way for the loco to move without assistance, usually from gravity. So they tend to be timed and set so that doesn't happen. One piston will almost always be able to at least get the movement started
I love the way these diesel electrics still have their exterior drive rods like the steam engines. And they are yellow, what fun. Thanks for the video.
some of them also have whistles too
Brilliant video Kevin of this rare sight. They are in superb condition. Well captured and thanks for posting. (C&A)
Would it not be easier to have the 09 and 08 nose to nose instead of cab to cab
0:55 Its salty!
What was with the red 07’s cab
well nice . thanks for capture and sharing.
I Imagine it's Salty, Daisy, Splatter and Dodge
Tonygoldwing72 omg me too
@@yu-gi-ohheathen same here
No it’s not
Great capture. Very rare and interesting. Thanks
Appearance wise the 08 & 09 appear identical, what's the difference between the two?
The 09s are faster (27 mph) at the cost of lower Tractive effort.
Whats the difference between class 08 and class 07?
2x2x2x2 an 08 is a 350hp shunter with an English Electric 6 cylinder engine. The 07 has a Paxman 6 cylinder 275hp engine.
Not something you’d want to ride if you were in a hurry...
I understand WHY the motions aren't synchronized but it s irritates me just slightly haha
At any rate its cracking footage
I myself don't understand why the siderods are not synchronized, please explain to me.
@@douglasallen511 different wheelbases on each loco for one. But also they won't be quite set dead centre. My understanding is it stems from steam days. If a steam locos siderods both stop perfectly central so will their pistons, meaning there's no way for the loco to move without assistance, usually from gravity. So they tend to be timed and set so that doesn't happen. One piston will almost always be able to at least get the movement started
@@OlanKenny Thank you for the explanation, it now makes sense.
its like There helping there little brother
1 SW 1500 would of been able to handle that long of a train as easy if not easier than pie.
if you dont realise, this is england. We are practical and dont overpower everything like you Americans do.
also, a class 08 could handle that, on its own!
This is ultra cool
Oh it's salty from Thomas and friends
fantasticbut strange a triple header never seen it on a preserved railway hauling passengers any way.