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A Southern Railway query

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by The Green Howards, Mar 1, 2025.

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  1. Cartman

    Cartman Part of the furniture

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    Which explains why they got diesel hydraulics when everywhere else had diesel electrics?
     
    Cartman, Mar 4, 2025
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    Greenway Part of the furniture

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    But, I believe that the Class 52 was very elegant looking. ;)
     
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    35B Nat Pres stalwart

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    No - read David Clough's "Hydraulic vs. Electric" for an interesting discussion on this.
     
    35B, Mar 4, 2025
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    Have just ordered a copy .11$ and 6£ postage .From a library in UK selling superfluous books.
    We are leaving stage fast ,but promised delivery 26 march so I will get it in time most likely.
     
    Hermod, Mar 4, 2025
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