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Are you sure it is not a Bo-A1A? And come to think of it why are 31's A1A-A1A, rather than Ao1Ao-Ao1Ao?

I expect the reason for both Lima and Hornby is that the hooks of the day would get in the way of the air tanks.

Seems like a step backwards, in the 70's and 80's - and before, most cars were stolen without a key...

And not even designed by EE either, and in the Class 31's case it did not even have an EE power plant when built, and even after re-engining still retained all the Brush electrical equipment, including the main generator...

There is quite a few locomotives in that list that EE did not build/produce...

As it was also the first out of blue, I wonder how many Deltics carried blue for longer despite being painted afterwards?

Looks like a warning that someone is playing sheep conkers!

Well I understood it perfectly without further information...

Very true. The transmission on the Freelander 1 is very sensitive to this. The Freelander 2 is different, but I still would not risk it, ditto other 4x4s.

As it is a 4x4 different sized tyres could upset the transmission, particularly as the smaller tyres will be part worn making them smaller still...

Bachmann 00 Wickham trolleys on the bargain table @ Ian Allan Birmingham £50 each.

Well since the ALDI one sold out I have decided to go for the Anet A2 as well. It is a surprise Christmas present for my daughter!

Network Rail will build you a station if you pay them enough money. They will even arrange to stop trains there too, along with handling the timetable changes. They will even do it on a busy multi track main line. It is what is happening at Brent Cross at least.

Depends if you count Triang/Hornby examples...

I must admit that I chose that photo over one that illustrated the point better because I liked the train!

The new OLE is considerably lighter construction than Mk1, at least as far as the booms are concerned. The problem is you are being very selective and not considering like for like. The structures shown in the middle here are anchor structures: This is the Mk1 equivalent: Not this: You see that small structure in the foreground in front of the 800 in the first picture? They are used in pairs to do the job of the Mk1 structure above. Mk1 is quite capable of looking very heavy duty and fugly too:

Like this one? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Version-Anet-A8-High-Precision-3D-Printer-DIY-Kits-Free-1-75mm-3D-Filament/112640767279?hash=item1a39e9b52f:g:qe8AAOSwGtRXz-Jd How well does it work?

Of course! Although I will have to alter the contestants due to it being easier to find the proof, but the principle is the same, i.e. when it comes to speed power is king, not gearing or maximum tractive effort. Western, Maximum TE 66,700 lbs, Max speed 90mph, 2,700bhp load 11: https://youtu.be/DtIIRCo0svk?t=109 Deltic, Maximum TE 50,000 lbs, Max speed 100mph, 3,300bhp load 12: https://youtu.be/HGf94cMOu9s?t=66 Despite the extra coach, higher gearing and lower tractive effort, the Deltic is much faster up a 1:37 than the Western, even at this lowish speed because when it comes to speed it is the power that counts not the gearing/maximum tractive effort. At least as far as diesel powered trains are concerned. I hope you understand now that when I post something as fact, it is because it is a fact.

It has, but worth repeating.

Direct link: http://80srail.zenfolio.com/p1000871027/e33eeabda

I think the worry is usually the windings bursting. I don't know what the specification for the HST motors is, but it used to be practice to test to 30% overspeed after overhaul to prove the integrity of the armature, which would be equivalent to just over 160mph. The brand new wheels with the largest possible diameter would help improve the safety margin. If the motors are designed properly the commutators will already be at the smallest size practical.

I have never had a need to visit these Moorgate station platforms, but I made a point once to visit the scene of the dreadful crash to pay my respects. The dead end tunnel is quite short, about a coach length from the platform to the wall, so you can clearly see the end of the tunnel from the platform. It was chilling to recollect that after the crash the train came to a halt with the third coach half way in...

Like I said, you have to compare tractive effort at the same speed. Find out what TE the class 60 develops at 32.5mph, and it will be less than the Deltic at 32.5mph.

You have to understand that those tractive efforts are measured at 0mph. Measure the tractive effort at 15mph and the 350bhp 08 would have very little, and the HST will win hands down as it will still be making 17980 lbf. I expect the HST power car will beat the 08 from about 5mph upwards. Why? because to develop tractive effort at any kind of speed it is all down to power. The correlation between horsepower and tractive effort is tractive effort = horsepower/speed, except at very low speed where it is down to the limitations of the motor/generator combination. So apart from low speeds, if you compare like with like - i.e. keep the speed the same, more horsepower = more tractive effort. ie a 3,300bhp Deltic will pull harder than a 3,100bhp class 60 at 40mph all day long, despite the class 60 being able to pull 2 Deltics backwards at 5mph, and in this game it is tractive effort at speed that counts.