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Class 33/D65XX

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by Eightpot, Nov 6, 2011.

  1. Eightpot

    Eightpot Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    In their later service lives they appear to have acquired flat panels with sloping sides on the cab roofs. What are their function?
     
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    The flat panel on each cab roof is the mounting for the NRN aerial.
    Some locos have stick aerials ie 47s, while others have flat aerials ie 33s.
     
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    buseng Part of the furniture

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    I'm sure I've seen these on the remaining bubble cars still in main line service.
     
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