Deltic-VS-U.S.A's Big Boy

Originally Posted by Bubblewrap

They were always noisy.
I remember them when first built & worked on the when a second man at Kings Cross 1967 - 71.

Yes and i tell you what they were not built for big guys like myself HA HA
very narrow once you get through the door

[Bubblewrap]

Originally Posted by berwickspotter

Yes and i tell you what they were not built for big guys like myself HA HA
very narrow once you get through the door

Another problem in the days of steam heat the boiler (Spanner Mk2?)was between the two engines very noisy even with ear defenders.
The Deltics & some class 40s were fitted with a water scoop.

Originally Posted by Bubblewrap

Another problem in the days of steam heat the boiler (Spanner Mk2?)was between the two engines very noisy even with ear defenders.
The Deltics & some class 40s were fitted with a water scoop.

Couple more links for you to have a look at-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih_aGj8R1Qs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGj46VzRuuk

[Gandalf]

Who else noticed the steering wheel just before the end of the first video?
John (G)

[Bubblewrap]

Originally Posted by Gandalf

Who else noticed the steering wheel just before the end of the first video?
John (G)

Hand/Parking brake.

nice one bubblewrap you beat me to it

[Gandalf]

Naw,
If not the steering wheel must be for winding up the spring.
John (G)

[DSY011]

You guys should know by now that John (G) is a wind up merchant.
(sorry John, just couldn't help it)

[Gandalf]

Well Syd,
I do try to add a little humour to the more serious side of life.
John (G)

yes and its a bit like me saying a steam train is just a kettle on wheels