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ernietube1 (September 1, 2008 at 1:57 am)
I edited Belbin'x videos to-
Garretts- Double AD 60 Class with Coal Trains near Newcastle
ernietube1
watch?v=T6gEjZYFs0M
fordwillkillyou (August 31, 2008 at 4:48 am)
awesome i just rode on that today! im uploading a video of my visit.. my trip was really impressive
WhyAyeMann (August 30, 2008 at 1:31 pm)
nice. *5 dude!
ernietube1 (August 30, 2008 at 5:29 am)
This is what I mean-
3801 3830 Blue Mtns Steam Express
YouTube regference is-
watch?v=Fln-56u7G5E
Couple of Pacifics with a fairly light train tackling first of 1 in 33 grades.
ernietube1 (August 30, 2008 at 3:52 am)
I like to see any loco pushed to its limit. Full throttle, no cut off pulling a heavy train up a steep bank.
West of Sydney. the Blue Mountains line from Valley Heights to Katoomba has long stretches of 1 in 33 grade which in steam days required a banker on all trains. Even if I remember right, for class 57 then NSWGR most powerful non articulated loco. As a kid, I use to love a train ride to Katoomba because of the noise and fumes from the struggling locos. I will post some video from Bilbin.
WhyAyeMann (August 29, 2008 at 11:08 pm)
how is this not real loco action?
ernietube1 (August 27, 2008 at 9:05 pm)
Thanks for reply. The reason why both USA and Aussie used simple not compound engines was purely economic. Coal was "dirt" cheap while in France and other European countries this was not the case.
The main problem with Garretts was the long steam exhaust lines which were prone to leak at the flexible joints.
Both types enjoyed their period of success. I would love to see a "Big Boy" in operation- must be enormous. I would settle on seeing again a AD60. One is being restored in Canberra.
spencermcgrew (August 27, 2008 at 1:58 pm)
I checked that out thanks for the link! Its interesting that for the most part in America we adopted the "mallet" type articulated without compounding where most other countries advanced to the garret articulates. They seemed to work well for us silly Yankees though
PS I love the syncopated exhaust of articulates as the beats come in and out of time it adds a certain feel to the sound.
ernietube1 (August 19, 2008 at 11:00 am)
For a real steam loco action, see double headed articulated Garretts,. Go to my video at-
ernietube1
Garretts vs 1960's Diesel Electric Locos on 1 in 40 Bank.
Sorry, I find the USA steam loco whistle to be too piercing. I was brought up with the lot beefier sound of New South Wales Government Railways locos.
Great video, thanks.
Sampug394 (August 10, 2008 at 6:38 pm)
That Steamer is Sweet! IT has a hell of a Whistle too! :D |
