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26D_M liked acorb's post in the thread Bahamas.
You either run it a block behind or put it on the back, still need to staff and fuel it. This is no different for the last 20 years though, which is when EWS withdrew their last dual braked locos. Both West Coast and VT risk assess trips and act...
Jun 22, 2026 at 4:57 PM -
26D_M liked LMS2968's post in the thread Bahamas.
The different air / vacuum (air pressure in reverse) are compensated by the use of bigger cylinders for a vacuum system so equalising the brake effort. A vacuum brake can be just as effective as an air system although slower acting, hence the...
Jun 22, 2026 at 4:56 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread Bahamas.
That is a fact John, certainly seems to have been a concern over the last 10 years but it must be getting on 30 years since last there were any dual braked diesel locos active, apart from those operated by WC and more latterly VT of course....
Jun 22, 2026 at 2:56 PM -
26D_M liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
What's your connection to the NYMR? If there is none, mind your own business!
Jun 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread Doncaster Works open day June 2026.
An observation which probably reflects the A4 being cared for by a passionate group of volunteers with a rich history of doing so and the A3 being looked after under contract and supervised by people doing a job, of which the loco is only a part...
Jun 21, 2026 at 12:56 PM -
26D_M replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Agree, that type of behaviour has become endemic and often extended to include the vehicle behind somebody slowing for amber pulling out and driving through the [by now] red light See also temporary lights on single file flows, ignored reds.
Jun 21, 2026 at 9:11 AM -
26D_M liked MellishR's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
As for example seeing an amber traffic light, with plenty of time to stop, but instead keeping going and passing it after it has turned to red.
Jun 21, 2026 at 9:06 AM
