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Flying Scotsman

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 73129, Aug 24, 2010.

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  1. acorb

    acorb Part of the furniture

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    The generator car is used on diesel tours so why not steam? This would be a very good punt for a genuine unassisted tour for which there have been very few this year.
    The DB operated Pullman to the Greatest Gathering with Flying Scotsman was unassisted utilising Belmond's generator car.
    This is a very good move and opens the door to further trips next year with Scotsman and maybe also Tornado and Clan Line who are also on DB's books. Extremely positive news.
     
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    As an illustration of how delicate the Cartazzi truck is, there was a notable incident during 4472's US tour when the engine became derailed at a roundhouse. While George Hinchcliffe was distracted elsewhere, the US railroad staff tried to rerail the engine using a ramp. Result? The rear axle and journals were badly scored, necessitating an emergency repair job which, IIRC, involved removing the wheels from the axle. To their credit, the railroad concerned took full responsibility and sent the rear wheel set away by road to get the job done overnight.

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